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"Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It" by Adia Harvey Wingfield

Jan 15, 2024
15:55
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of 'Gray Areas' and sociology professor, discusses racial inequality in the workplace despite diversity efforts, the impact of social networks on racial inequality, challenges faced by successful black workers in the gig economy, and the experiences of a black doctor in addressing racial disparities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Black candidates face disadvantages in the workplace due to limited access to referral networks shaped by race.
  • Gig work platforms like Uber and Airbnb perpetuate racial inequalities through algorithms and discrimination.

Deep dives

Insight Number One: The Social Network Has Its Limits

The social networks of most people are heavily shaped by race, making it difficult for black candidates to rely on referrals from friends and associates when looking for work. This puts them at a disadvantage right from the start.

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