Sociological research provides extensive analysis of the racial disparities present in contemporary workplaces. However, there is less attention to the strategies and tools black workers use to offset potential challenges. This paper examines how early motivation for pursuing careers provides a sense of purpose that becomes integral for black professionals in the health care industry. Sense of purpose compels black professionals to develop strategies that buffer against racial workplace discrimination, particularly in high-status occupations.
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Wingfield, A. H. (2020). When passion serves a purpose: Race, social networks, and countering occupational discrimination. In The Ecology of Purposeful Living Across the Lifespan: Developmental, Educational, and Social Perspectives (pp. 183–197). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52078-6_11
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