Discrimination And Diversity

Question 1

What is the human capital theory proposed by Adam Smith, William Petty and Gary Becker?

Answer 1

The labour market is non-discriminatory and rewards based on productivity. If these groups are being excluded it is because they are likely less productive

Question 2

What is the segmented market theory?

Answer 2

Wilkinson 1981 says there are two segments:
Primary (better security, wages eyc)
Secondary (insecure jobs, low wages) and women / minorities tend to be in the second segment which explains why in economic downturn they are more likely to be made redundant

Question 3

What is Karl Marxs reserve army of labor theory?

Answer 3

Partially employed with loose attachments to the labour market

Developed countries arguably doing this to developing countries

Question 4

What is the equal opportunities perspective?

Answer 4

1) reactionary
2) liberal
3) radical
4) diversity management

Question 5

What are the unfair criterion for discrimination (Equality Act 2010)

Answer 5

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual orientation