A woman argues that the low salary she pays someone from Mexico to watch her children is fair because that woman gets paid more than she would be paid in Mexico. Conflict theorists call this line of reasoning

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The facade of legitimacy refers to justifications used by those in power to defend inequalities or unfair practices by making them appear fair or acceptable within the context of societal norms. In this case, the woman is using the argument that the salary is higher than what would be paid in Mexico to legitimize paying a low salary, masking the exploitation and inequality inherent in the situation.

A Woman Argues That the Low Salary She Pays Someone