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Jessi Streib, "The Accidental Equalizer: How Luck Determines Pay After College" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Perceptions of 'Fit' and its Implication for Pay After College

Exploring the idea of 'fit' as perceived by employers and its connection to social class, the chapter discusses how employers use 'fit' to assess qualities such as adaptability and interest in the company. It also examines how the process of applying for jobs and negotiating pay can neutralize class differences.

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