Tony was employed directly after leaving high school in a paper mill for 16 years,until it closed;today he works in a call centre.This story has been repeated throughout Canada's forest-related industries.Which term best defines Tony's experience?
A) deskilling
B) deindustrialization
C) downsizing
D) shrinkage

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Deindustrialization refers to the decline in industrial activity in a region or country, often due to a shift in the economy or global competition. Tony's experience of losing his job in the paper mill due to its closure reflects this trend in Canada's forest-related industries. Deskilling refers to a decrease in necessary skills for a particular job, which does not necessarily apply to Tony's situation. Downsizing and shrinkage both refer to reducing the size of a company or organization, which may or may not be a factor in Tony's job loss.

Tony Was Employed Directly After Leaving High School in a Paper