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Field Perspectives on the Causes of Low Employment Among Less Skilled Black Men.
- Source :
- American Journal of Economics & Sociology; Jul2011, Vol. 70 Issue 3, p811-844, 34p, 6 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This article presents findings from a unique survey that assessed explanations for low black male employment by questioning participants in a low skill labor market. Black men identified barriers to hiring-including felony convictions, drug testing, low skill levels, and bias-as major reasons for their non-employment. Employers believed black male applicants were less likely to have the desired interpersonal skills and work ethic, and that they were less likely to pass pre-employment drug tests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029246
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Economics & Sociology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 64115578
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1536-7150.2011.00791.x