A social network is a set of relations held together by ties between individuals. These social networks create inequality among social groups. Inequality exists when a difference between people or between groups benefits on person or on group relative to another. In other word, some people have advantages over others. They have better chances to live good lives in social level. In this paper, I will discuss DiTomaso’s reading and the article titled “Differences and Inequalities” and then, I will apply how the concept of social networks shapes inequality.
In the article tittle “How Social Networks Drive Black Unemployment” by Nancy DiTomaso, she discusses the concept of social network. She further explains how African- Americans are affected by the concept of social network. In general, she acknowledges the fact there is discrimination in the work place against minorities. In the article titled “Differences and Inequalities”, I like how the author connects back to the history of the United States in relation to the enslaved people and their masters. White people had the mentally of black people being inferior. Therefore, African-Americans did not deserve any kind of better treatments. Going back to Ditomaso, she gives an example of White Americans who rather prefer helping other whites, because social resources are …show more content…
This could physical appearance, background information or simple by the names. It seem like they are avoiding or afraid to approach the unknown and because of this mentally. As a result, people who are outside of those networks will not have the chance to prove what they are capable of doing. Therefore, this led them to be push back against the wall and stay down to the bottom of the mountain. This social network phenomenal negatively impacts others who do not have the same equal
In the article tittle “How Social Networks Drive Black Unemployment” by Nancy DiTomaso, she discusses the concept of social network. She further explains how African- Americans are affected by the concept of social network. In general, she acknowledges the fact there is discrimination in the work place against minorities. In the article titled “Differences and Inequalities”, I like how the author connects back to the history of the United States in relation to the enslaved people and their masters. White people had the mentally of black people being inferior. Therefore, African-Americans did not deserve any kind of better treatments. Going back to Ditomaso, she gives an example of White Americans who rather prefer helping other whites, because social resources are …show more content…
This could physical appearance, background information or simple by the names. It seem like they are avoiding or afraid to approach the unknown and because of this mentally. As a result, people who are outside of those networks will not have the chance to prove what they are capable of doing. Therefore, this led them to be push back against the wall and stay down to the bottom of the mountain. This social network phenomenal negatively impacts others who do not have the same equal