Ethnic Inequality: Weberian Explanations of Ethnic Inequality Flashcards
What process do Weberians argue creates inequality in the Workplace?
Social closure
According to Weber, what is social closure?
When people with power and status try to protect their position in society
What does social closure mean in relation to inclusiveness with other people?
It is very exclusive
What might be the situation for a black interviewee trying to get a high status job?
They might be rejected
What will the black interviewee be unable to do in that job position if they are rejected?
They will be unable to be promoted
According to ONS (2021), what percentage of white people are unemployed?
4%
According to ONS (2021), what percentage of all other ethnicities combined are unemployed?
8%
Which Marxist said capitalism depends on racism?
Cox
What would Marxists say causes ethnic inequality?
Capitalism
What happens in working class societies if there is racism?
Working class people become divided
What does it mean if the working class become divided?
They will be distracted from overthrowing capitalism
What will be preserved for the bourgeoisie if the working class are distracted by racism?
They will be able to continue exploiting the bourgeoisie.
