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CLEP Intro to Sociology

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As Americans scramble for jobs in an economy with a high unemployment rate, many employers have begun requiring additional credentials for positions that normally would not require a higher education. What is this practice of requiring more education than is necessary?
  1. Discrimination
  2. Employee-bias
  3. Credentialism
  4. Cognitive elite
  5. Credential tracking
Explanation
Answer: C - The practice of requiring credentials when they are not really necessary is known as credentialism. This practice discriminates against those who cannot afford higher education due to financial stress. One example of credentialism would be an employer requiring a bachelor’s degree for a secretarial position when previous experience or an associate’s degree is enough for the tasks required.
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