This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociological study of work, industry, and labour relations, with particular emphasis on the Tanzanian context. It examines how economic activities are socially organized and how relationships between employers, employees, and institutions shape workplace dynamics and broader social structures.
The course explores the historical development of work from pre-colonial, colonial, and post-independence periods in Tanzania, highlighting the transformation from subsistence-based labour systems to modern industrial and service-oriented economies. It also introduces students to key sociological theories of work advanced by scholars such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim, and applies these perspectives to contemporary workplace realities.