Uncovering Hidden Forces: How Career Processes Perpetuate Labor Market Inequalities
The article explores how inequalities in the job market are influenced by factors like job preferences, job matching processes, task allocation, and job rewards. The researchers found that gender and race play a significant role in shaping career outcomes, from job interest to leaving a company. They discovered that subtle biases on both the supply and demand sides of the job market contribute to unequal opportunities for different groups. The studies presented in the symposium highlight how language, exposure to job options, work-life balance, task assignments, and demographic diversity within work units impact career trajectories and perceptions of pay fairness.