According to split labour market theory, which of the following categories are most likely to discriminate?
A)highly paid non-white workers competing with immigrants for the same jobs
B)recent immigrants from different countries competing for the same jobs
C) white workers (expensive labour) being displaced by immigrants (cheap labour)
D) the state by discriminating against immigrants by limiting access through head taxes

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According to split labour market theory, the dominant group (in this case, white workers) are most likely to discriminate against the subordinate group (in this case, immigrants) when they see them as a threat to their economic status or job security. White workers may see immigrants as "cheap labor" and may therefore engage in discriminatory behavior to protect their own economic interests. This aligns with option C, which describes white workers being displaced by immigrants who are seen as able to work for lower wages. Options A and B involve competition between different minority groups rather than between the dominant and subordinate group, so they are less likely to involve discrimination based on split labor market theory. Option D involves discrimination by the state rather than by individual workers or employers, so it is not directly related to split labor market theory.

According to Split Labour Market Theory, Which of the Following