The Role of Discrimination in Determining Occupational Structure.

Gill, Andrew M.

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ERIC Number: EJ391595

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Role of Discrimination in Determining Occupational Structure.

Gill, Andrew M.

Industrial and Labor Relations Review, v42 n4 p610-23 Jul 1989

This study attempts to isolate the role of discrimination in determining racial differences in occupational structure. Logit techniques are used to identify and distinguish between determinants of the probability that an individual will choose an occupation and the probability that an individual will be hired for a desired job. (JOW)

Descriptors: Blacks, Career Choice, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Personnel Selection, Racial Discrimination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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