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'I Name It and I Claim It--In the Name of Jesus, This Job Is Mine': Job Search, Networks, and Careers for Low-Income Women.

Authors :
Chapple, Karen
Source :
Economic Development Quarterly; Nov2002, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p294, 20p, 3 Charts, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Presents a study that examined why job histories differ, with particular focus on how the use of social contacts reinforces and reproduces inequality for low-income women in San Francisco, California. Discussion on variation within the labor market segment; Information on the factors that affect job search; Background on human capital theory.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08912424
Volume :
16
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Economic Development Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8496561
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/089124202237195