Data shows that employers prefer white employees over workers from any other racial/ethnic group. In sociology, this can be described as:

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Statistical discrimination occurs when employers use certain characteristics (such as race) as a proxy for job-relevant skills and abilities, resulting in unequal treatment of certain groups. The data showing a preference for white employees indicates that this is a form of statistical discrimination. Employer bias and the last hired phenomenon are more general terms that do not specifically refer to the discrimination based on race. The job market gap is not a term commonly used in sociology.

Data Shows That Employers Prefer White Employees Over Workers from Any