Sociology 2166A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Mark Granovetter, Occupational Segregation, Sex Segregation
13 Jan 2020
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Finding a job: the majority of people find jobs through social networks, this should be decreasing over time discrimination (you cannot just hire friends and family (unintendedly discrimination)) friends, family, social acquaintances. Experts suggest that many (most?) jobs are not advertised. Why are social contacts important? reduce uncertainty for employers. If their employee already recommends them, this will reduce the uncertainty: encourage positive work relations, fit. Importance may vary by age (as do extent of contacts). Affirmative action and employment equity: affirmative action an active effort to improve the employment or educational opportunities of members of minority groups and women. , employment equity term used in canada to be more inclusive in hiring. Not associated with quotas, but rather ensuring a diverse applicant pool, and considering equity issues, structural barriers when hiring. Means of hiring: online advertisements, employment, temp agencies, temp agencies can be a way of screening, getting entry into a full-time job.
