Sociologist William Wilson (2010) prefers using data on _________ instead of relying on official unemployment rates because it refers not only to those actively looking for work, but also those who have been marginalized from the labor force and are no longer actively looking for work.

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The term "joblessness" is commonly used in sociology to refer to a broader category of individuals who are not employed, including those who have stopped actively seeking work due to marginalization from the labor force. This definition encompasses a wider range of people than the official unemployment rate, which only includes individuals who are currently seeking employment.

Sociologist William Wilson (2010) Prefers Using Data on _________ Instead