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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Economic Inst

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Some people work steady jobs with good pay and benefits while others work jobs with low pay and regular employee turnover. What is the term for this division in the labor market?

Pluralist economy
Dual labor market
Occupational segregation
Gender segregation
Glass ceiling

Explanation

Answer: B - A dual labor market is one made up of primary and secondary labor markets. Primary labor jobs include government jobs and unionized positions, while secondary labor jobs include fast food workers and domestic employees. Occupational segregation refers to the division of people into different jobs on the basis of ethnicity, social class or gender.

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