A conflict perspective on migration, the___________ suggests that immigrants from low-income countries are often recruited for secondary labor market positions in other countries. Workers from high-income countries are recruited for primary-sector employment.
A) network theory
B) institutional theory
C) world systems theory
D) split-labor-market theory

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Split-labor-market theory suggests that there are two levels of employment in a labor market- primary and secondary. Primary employment is higher-paying, secure, and requires specialized skills, while secondary employment is lower paying, insecure, and requires low skills. According to this theory, immigrants from low-income countries are often recruited for secondary labor market positions in other countries, while workers from high-income countries are recruited for primary-sector employment.

A Conflict Perspective on Migration, The___________ Suggests That Immigrants from Low-Income