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“ Employment structure is characterized by self employment in the primary sector.’ Explain the statement.
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- Employment structure refers to the distribution of workers across different sectors of the economy , such as agriculture, industry, and services.
- Self employment is a form of work where the person owns and operates their own business or enterprise , without being employed by someone else.
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- The primary sector includes activities that involve the extraction and production of natural resources , such as farming, fishing, mining, and forestry .
- Self employment is characterised by the primary sector because many people in rural areas depend on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihoods . They own or lease land, cultivate crops, rear animals, and sell their produce in the market.
- Self employment in the primary sector can have both advantages and disadvantages for the workers. Some advantages are: independence, flexibility, low entry barriers, and potential for income growth . Some disadvantages are: lack of social security, irregular income, high risks, and low productivity .
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