Today's Divisions of Labor

Before, divisions of labor were classified by either blue or white collar workers. Today, people are classified into three new categories: routine production workers such as data processors, payroll clerks, factory workers; in-person service workers including janitors, and taxi drivers; and lastly, symbolic analysts, for example, software engineers, management consultants, strategic planners. These new classifications differ from the old blue/white collar categorization in that they are based on computer and Internet usage, whereas that wasn't possible in the old classifications. Symbolic analysts are the only category to have specialized training and make advanced use of ICTs. Therefore they are the only class to potentially have better education and technological skills which yield higher-paying careers.