Differences in the process of self-employment among whites, blacks and Asians: the case of scientists and engineers

Article Abstract:

The impact of race, nativity and recency of arrival on the process of self-employment among white, black and Asian scientists and engineers is examined, using data from the 'Surveys of the Natural and Social Scientists and Engineers.' Results show that employed native-born Asians and blacks are less likely than native-born whites to be self-employed. White immigrants after 1965, however, exhibit the opposite trend. White immigrants after 1965 are more likely to remain self-employed than native-born whites, while blacks have the least tendency to remain self-employed.

Social aspects, Immigrants, Self-employed persons, Self employed persons, Scientists, Engineers, Whites, Asians, Blacks

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A smallest-space analysis of employment changes in Japan

Article Abstract:

Research examined the employment mobility change patterns of workers in various Japanese firms, industries and occupations using the 1975 Social Status and Mobility Data and small-space analysis technique which effectively delineates the differences in worker's mobility patterns. Findings show that worker's mobility patterns vary accordingto occupations, firm-size and industrial sector and along each career stage. The interpretations and implications of such results on Japanese employment have been discussed.

Japan, Corporations, Business enterprises, Technological innovations, Occupational mobility, Corporations, Japanese

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Trapped workers, urban freedoms and labor control in Brazilian agriculture: evidence from southwest Goias

Article Abstract:

The article discusses labor resistance and control in the urbanized and agricultural region of Goias, Brazil. Topics discussed include the evolution of labor control and its relationship to urbanization, the presence of labor unions and regulation in wage markets, as well as the creative strategies developed to lessen dependence on agriculture for work, such as non-rural occupations.

Brazil, Statistical Data Included, Labor policy, Unfair labor practices, Forced labor

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