Joan and Jim were both hired to do the same work at the Acme Tool Company, although Jim’s title is slightly different from Joan’s. Jim has received a higher starting salary. What do sociologists call this form of employment discrimination?
A. the testosterone bonus
B. the good ol’ boy network
C. the blue-collar syndrome
D. management by gender
Answer:A
Joan and Jim were both hired to do the same work at the Acme Tool Company, although Jim’s title is slightly different from Joan’s. Jim has received a higher starting salary. What do sociologists call this form of employment discrimination?
A. the testosterone bonus B. the good ol’ boy network C. the blue-collar syndrome D. management by gender