Analysis Of The Split-Labor Market Theory

Introduction “‘Who that cracker think he is?’” (LeDuff 355). A quote from the article “At a Slaughterhouse Some Things Never Die,” Charlie LeDuff informs readers of the racial discrimination in the workplace of a slaughterhouse. In another article, “Working at Bazooms,” Meika Loe uncovers the power struggle and inequality between men and women in a workplace she dubs “bazooms.” The disrespect and unfairness is prevalent in these two qualitative studies. Findings from the studies has supported the split-labor market theory, stemming from Marx’s proletariat and bourgeoisie theory.

Summary of Articles In “At a Slaughterhouse Some Things Never Die,” racism was an evident factor in the work atmosphere. The hierarchy is based on the color of their

The split-labor market theory involves a power divide to contribute to the separation of the proletariats and bourgeoisies, but hides behind the idea of racism. The dual labor market theory categorizes the jobs into primary and secondary jobs. Primary jobs being more desirable and a greater margin of success, and secondary jobs being the opposite. The groups of people who tend to hold positions in the primary workforce, are Caucasian males and other minorities like women and POC are in secondary positions. In the slaughterhouse workplace the division obvious. According to the split-labor market theory the division of power was self-implicated through the idea known as racism and prejudice. “The convict said he felt cheated. He wasn’t supposed to be doing Mexican work.” (LeDuff 357). “The other workers noticed her helping the white man, so unusual was it for a Mexican and a white to work shoulder to shoulder…As for blacks, she avoided them...Everything about the factory cuts people off from one another.” (LeDuff 358). With this division based upon prejudices, it is impossible to create a union. Without a union the workers have no security and become even more