Comments on: Race, Criminal Background, and Employment http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/ Sociological Images encourages people to exercise and develop their sociological imaginations with discussions of compelling visuals that span the breadth of sociological inquiry. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Employers Using Criminal Background Checks: Discrimination, Inequality and Chapstick | Wage Against The Machine http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-552141 Employers Using Criminal Background Checks: Discrimination, Inequality and Chapstick | Wage Against The Machine Fri, 04 May 2012 14:50:16 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-552141 [...] “black” sounding names are much less likely to get called for a job interview. Add in a conviction record, and suddenly a black candidate’s chances of being called for an interview drop to about 5%. [...] [...] “black” sounding names are much less likely to get called for a job interview. Add in a conviction record, and suddenly a black candidate’s chances of being called for an interview drop to about 5%. [...]

]]> By: Continued Economic Inequality | Erin V Echols http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-547100 Continued Economic Inequality | Erin V Echols Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:48:57 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-547100 [...] Blacks also experience inequalities in employment. Two economists who conducted an experiment in the early 2000′s found that applicants with white-sounding names (ex. Emily and Greg) received 50% more callbacks for job interviews than applicants with black-sounding names (ex. Lakisha and Jamal) even when the applicant’s qualifications were identical (2). In addition, a separate study found that employers were more likely to callback Whites with a criminal record (17% offered an interview) th... [...] [...] Blacks also experience inequalities in employment. Two economists who conducted an experiment in the early 2000′s found that applicants with white-sounding names (ex. Emily and Greg) received 50% more callbacks for job interviews than applicants with black-sounding names (ex. Lakisha and Jamal) even when the applicant’s qualifications were identical (2). In addition, a separate study found that employers were more likely to callback Whites with a criminal record (17% offered an interview) th… [...]

]]> By: UNFREEDOM UPDATE: 2010 INCARCERATION STATISTICS « Welcome to the Doctor's Office http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-542980 UNFREEDOM UPDATE: 2010 INCARCERATION STATISTICS « Welcome to the Doctor's Office Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:49:21 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-542980 [...] and remember these are just those in the system now. Many more people (and their families) live lives permanently hampered by criminal records and the experience of imprisonment. Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); [...] [...] and remember these are just those in the system now. Many more people (and their families) live lives permanently hampered by criminal records and the experience of imprisonment. Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); [...]

]]> By: A Recession for White Americans, A Depression for Black and Latino Americans | Caroline Heldman's Blog http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-523726 A Recession for White Americans, A Depression for Black and Latino Americans | Caroline Heldman's Blog Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:11:19 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-523726 [...] racial discrimination. This last finding is no shock given that employers are more likely to call back a white job applicant with a criminal record than a similarly qualified black man without a [...] [...] racial discrimination. This last finding is no shock given that employers are more likely to call back a white job applicant with a criminal record than a similarly qualified black man without a [...]

]]> By: A Recession for White Americans, A Depression for Black and Latino Americans : Ms Magazine Blog http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-523693 A Recession for White Americans, A Depression for Black and Latino Americans : Ms Magazine Blog Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:54:23 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-523693 [...] racial discrimination. This last finding is no shock given that employers are more likely to call back a white job applicant with a criminal record than a similarly qualified black man without a [...] [...] racial discrimination. This last finding is no shock given that employers are more likely to call back a white job applicant with a criminal record than a similarly qualified black man without a [...]

]]> By: Asianic http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-385477 Asianic Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:15:33 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-385477 Anonymous_for_you, that's sad they'd do that to you. Goes to show you, even the most qualified black-man is always turned down. Anonymous_for_you, that’s sad they’d do that to you. Goes to show you, even the most qualified black-man is always turned down.

]]> By: On a fast-track to “fuck it” « Transformation Central Blog http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-244959 On a fast-track to “fuck it” « Transformation Central Blog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:39:58 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-244959 [...] Foucault also finds the utilization of rhetoric of progress insidious, because it is through this rhetoric that exercises of power are justified and maintained.  For example, people are very quick to attribute the increasing prioritization of education to the process human progress.  However, while education may well improve people’s lives and promote new discoveries and technology, the inequalities institutionalized in our education system, help perpetuate poverty, violence, etc.  In other words, while continual progress towards technological advancement and development is part of the story, it is certainly not the whole story.  This incomplete narrative of progress is used to justify the current modus operandi, which in turn serves as justification for the perpetuation of systems of privilege. [...] [...] Foucault also finds the utilization of rhetoric of progress insidious, because it is through this rhetoric that exercises of power are justified and maintained.  For example, people are very quick to attribute the increasing prioritization of education to the process human progress.  However, while education may well improve people’s lives and promote new discoveries and technology, the inequalities institutionalized in our education system, help perpetuate poverty, violence, etc.  In other words, while continual progress towards technological advancement and development is part of the story, it is certainly not the whole story.  This incomplete narrative of progress is used to justify the current modus operandi, which in turn serves as justification for the perpetuation of systems of privilege. [...]

]]> By: The Paradox of Black History Month » Sociological Images http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-214540 The Paradox of Black History Month » Sociological Images Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:17:35 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-214540 [...] do the other stuff (e.g., challenging the web of racist institutions that preserve class and race privilege), then no amount of fried chicken will make the difference. Leave a Comment [...] [...] do the other stuff (e.g., challenging the web of racist institutions that preserve class and race privilege), then no amount of fried chicken will make the difference. Leave a Comment [...]

]]> By: Joblessness by Race, Age, Gender, and Education Level » Sociological Images http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-191045 Joblessness by Race, Age, Gender, and Education Level » Sociological Images Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:02:52 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-191045 [...] And, too add insult to injury, after all is said and done, a black person without a criminal record is less likely to get a job interview than a white person with one.  A black person with a criminal record, his chance of getting a call back after dropping off a resume is something like five percent.  No I’m not joking. [...] [...] And, too add insult to injury, after all is said and done, a black person without a criminal record is less likely to get a job interview than a white person with one.  A black person with a criminal record, his chance of getting a call back after dropping off a resume is something like five percent.  No I’m not joking. [...]

]]> By: anonymous_for_now http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-143626 anonymous_for_now Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:30:14 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-143626 This happens even for high level jobs. I'm a senior software engineer with 12+ years of experience and I used to work for one of the largest software/hardware companies in the world. Our whole engineering department at our site got laid off (30+ engineers). I went job searching, and in this economy one takes what one gets. When interviewing for the company I currently work for (well, until the economy improves, though the company is not bad at all overall), the HR person let me know that they would be doing a background check and she then looked directly at me and asked her 'if there was anything in my background she should know of'. If the economy wasn't so bad, I would have walked out at that point. I'm pretty sure (and I've asked around) that the way the question was put to me wasn't put to white employees. In her eyes, a black male with a degree, 12+ years of experience coming from a prestigious company applying for a six figure job was still suspect. When the background check came back, she actually sounded positively surprised (all schools checked out, no criminal record, glowing references from past bosses etc). Some days I don't know whether to laugh or cry. This happens even for high level jobs. I’m a senior software engineer with 12+ years of experience and I used to work for one of the largest software/hardware companies in the world. Our whole engineering department at our site got laid off (30+ engineers). I went job searching, and in this economy one takes what one gets. When interviewing for the company I currently work for (well, until the economy improves, though the company is not bad at all overall), the HR person let me know that they would be doing a background check and she then looked directly at me and asked her ‘if there was anything in my background she should know of’. If the economy wasn’t so bad, I would have walked out at that point. I’m pretty sure (and I’ve asked around) that the way the question was put to me wasn’t put to white employees. In her eyes, a black male with a degree, 12+ years of experience coming from a prestigious company applying for a six figure job was still suspect.

When the background check came back, she actually sounded positively surprised (all schools checked out, no criminal record, glowing references from past bosses etc). Some days I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

]]> By: Dave Riddell (pathways) 's status on Monday, 16-Nov-09 21:44:19 UTC - Identi.ca http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-142935 Dave Riddell (pathways) 's status on Monday, 16-Nov-09 21:44:19 UTC - Identi.ca Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:44:23 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-142935 [...] http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/ a few seconds ago from eventbox [...] [...] http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/ a few seconds ago from eventbox [...]

]]> By: The Third http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-142476 The Third Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:53 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-142476 And people wonder why affirmative action is important; I hate getting into discussions with (white) friends about how it takes jobs away from qualified people. And people wonder why affirmative action is important; I hate getting into discussions with (white) friends about how it takes jobs away from qualified people.

]]> By: Heina http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-142475 Heina Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:09 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-142475 The only way to get even a low-end job nowadays is to turn in an application and follow up daily in person with the individual in charge of hiring if you can, and over the phone if you can't. Every job out there receives a steady stream of endless applicants. The only way to get even a low-end job nowadays is to turn in an application and follow up daily in person with the individual in charge of hiring if you can, and over the phone if you can’t. Every job out there receives a steady stream of endless applicants.

]]> By: foo http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-142446 foo Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:34:33 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-142446 asian, chinese, japanese, vietnamese, latino, etc., where are they in this study ? asian, chinese, japanese, vietnamese, latino, etc., where are they in this study ?

]]> By: Duran2 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2009/11/14/race-criminal-background-and-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-142392 Duran2 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:04:43 +0000 http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/?p=15716#comment-142392 White people are afraid of black people, especially black criminals, duh. White people are afraid of black people, especially black criminals, duh.

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