Unsubstantiated Theories

“Ghetto” Names vs. More Traditional Names

When comparing two people with equal qualifications of the same gender, age, and race, one is more likely to get a certain job or promotion, based on of their name. A Terrence would be more likely to receive a job than, say, a Demarrious. Or a Jasmine versus a LaTisha. Employers expect certain people to be less educated based on their names.

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  1. I think this might really be a fairly substantiated theory.

    • by Jonathan
    • 13 April 2010, 3:26 PM

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