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semiprofessionals  

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  • The postindustrial labor market has undergone dramatic change, with the exportation of industrial jobs, the development of a knowledge economy, and a sharp increase in service work. In an attempt to make sense of the changing market, scholars employ various criteria to categorize workers. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Semiprofessionals]

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