Sociology 134 Problems of American Racial and Ethnic Minorities

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Unemployment Rates 16, 1950-2000 (Male Female)
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Total Nonemployment 16-64, Male Female Combined
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Total Nonemployment (UE/out of LF) Female 16-64
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Total Nonemployment (UE or Out of LF) Male 16-64
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2006 Median Earnings (25-64)
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Note Hollow circles in Figure 1b indicate point
estimates of the difference. Solid circles
indicate differences obtained by sequentially
dropping testers from the analysis. 95
confidence intervals were estimated from a
logistic hierarchical regression with employer
and tester random effects. Number of employers
171.
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A Retail Sales Job

• She said the position was just filled and that
  she would be calling people in for an interview
  if the person doesnt work out.
• She informed me that the position was already
  filled, but did not know if the hired employee
  would work out. She told me to leave my resume
  with her.

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• .I asked what the hiring process was--if
  theyre taking applications now, interviewing,
  etc. She looked at my application. You can
  start immediately? Yes. Can you start
  tomorrow? Yes. 10 a.m.
• She was very friendly and introduced me to
  another woman (white, 28) at the cash register
  who will be training me.

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Concerns over Fitting-In

• He said he was looking for somebody that spoke
  his language, in other words, someone that fit
  into the culture of the store and the position.
  He said to come tomorrow at 9am. He said that
  this is only a trial period to see if I am the
  right fit.
• He read over my resume and asked if I am ready
  to start. I said right now? He said Yes..He
  said he needed someone right now because they
  were having an exhibit Saturday. He said they
  will hire anyone that walks in. As Kevin was
  leaving, he reports hearing the interviewer
  comment to another (white) employee, I like him.
  He makes a good impression.

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Racial Stereotypes at Work

• A white testers experience
• His only question was Are you a friendly
  person?
• His Latino partner
• No one can be late more than two times or they
  will have to be fired.
• Their black partner
• He asked if I thought I would be able to
  approach 14 to 18 year old girls without
  intimidating them.

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