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Chapter 8: Q 34 (page 215)

Is the higher unemployment rates for minority workers necessarily an indication of discrimination? What could be some other reasons for the higher unemployment rate?

Short Answer

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No it is not necessary

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Step 1. Unemployment

Unemployment is a situation where a person is willing to work but unable to find work.

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Step 2. minority workers

minority workers are those workers or men and women who belong to minority groups.

Eg Black, Hispanic, American Indian

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Explanation

No it is not necessary that minority workers face unemployment due to discrimination. There can also be other reasons because of which they can face unemployment

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Step 4. Reasons

Other reasons because of which they can face unemployment is that they are not highly skilled for the particular job or they are discouraged workers.

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