ANTHR150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Reductionism, Peer Pressure, Endogamy
23 Jun 2014
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Cultural divisions of labour ( job specialization for minorities) Functionalist models: stratification occurs because of differences in abilities and motivations. Formal equality: everyone is treated the same and has the same opportunities, i. e. equal under the law. Under this system, the status quo has remained. Substantive equality: equality is achieved when positions( and promotions) are accorded to represent numerical proportions in the populations. Under this system, the status quo is replaced and the gaps are reduced. Identity and remove discrimination barriers in employment ( i. e. fluent english needed while not needed in reality. 2) remedy the effects of past discrimination practices through positive program of recruitments and training( i. e. pay for training the minorities in a work force so the company don"t have to have to spend so much) Hiring minorities based on merit is not occurring( qualified minorities not getting higher up promotion). Demographics changes require that target group be hired( canada needed workforce)
