Knowledge society and participation: complexities of occupational orientation

The chapter postulates that socialization theory applies equally to Industrial Society and the Information Society. The discussion brings to the fore complexities of de-occupationalization. The chapter provides discussion on the basic concepts of biographical occupational choices from a historical perspective, and addresses concepts of socialization and biographical occupational choices for adolescent years. Based on these concepts a critical analysis of the Knowledge Society is provided. The chapter subsequently addresses legitimation of the concept of biographical occupational choice from a Knowledge Society perspective.