Work is central to the human experience.
Societies are organized to allocate work to produce the goods and services needed by the society and its members for sustenance, clothing, shelter, defense, and even luxury. The Meaning of Life Work provides individuals with their social identity, economic resources, and social location. Work dominates their time and is a primary source of life's meaning because it constitutes their contributions to others. The world of work also has a dark side. The structure of work is a major source of social problems.