According to theorists like edna bonacich, what is the effect of a split labor market, in which workers belonging to one race are paid less than those of a different race?

a. increasing numbers of workers may attempt to pass as another race.

b. the need to assimilate and achieve greater group cohesion is strengthened.

c. the effects of racism are compounded by poverty.

d. racial tensions are lessened and conflict decreases.

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Jamari

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22 August, 15:31

According to theorists like edna bonacich, what is the effect of a split labor market, in which workers belonging to one race are paid less than those of a different race?

a. increasing numbers of workers may attempt to pass as another race.

b. the need to assimilate and achieve greater group cohesion is strengthened.

c. the effects of racism are compounded by poverty.

d. racial tensions are lessened and conflict decreases.

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Madelynn Bates · Answer 1

C: The effects of racism are compounded by poverty creating greater racial and social divides potentially leading to even greater community divisions creating potential strains on public services due to tensions causing fighting. This in turn further escalates the feeling of division and mistrust.