Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs
Lauren A. Rivera's 'Pedigree' examines how elite students leverage their backgrounds to obtain prestigious jobs. Through in-depth research on hiring in elite firms, it reveals the interplay of pedigree, networks, and biases that shape access to top careers, shedding light on systemic inequalities in the professional world.
About This Book
In 'Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs,' Lauren A. Rivera delves into the mechanisms that connect elite education to high-status careers. Drawing from extensive fieldwork, the book uncovers the subtle ways prestige influences professional pathways.
The analysis highlights the role of social networks and cultural fit in recruitment practices among top firms. Rivera's observations provide a critical look at inequality in access to elite positions.
This work offers valuable perspectives for understanding modern labor markets and the perpetuation of class advantages through education and employment.
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