According to split labour market theory,which of the following is the most likely to discriminate?
A) highly paid nonwhite 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,discriminating against immigrants by limiting access through head taxes

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Split labour market theory suggests that discrimination arises when employers use differences to create divisions among various groups of workers, ultimately resulting in a hierarchical structure where white workers hold the most privileged positions, followed by non-white workers who are highly paid, and finally, immigrants who are paid the least. In this scenario, white workers being displaced by immigrants (cheap labour) is most likely to lead to discrimination, as they may blame immigrants for taking away their jobs and pressure employers to favour white workers over immigrants.

According to Split Labour Market Theory,which of the Following Is