Question

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.

Answer 1

Split labor market is a theory that was proposed by Edna Bonacich in the 1970s. She attempted to explain the tensions arising from segmentation by race/ethnicity especially for political power.

The likely outcome of the market in split labor includes antagonism depending on the power in political aspect of those involved individual depending on their race. The answer to this item is the second choice.