The Social and Political Consequences of Overeducation.

Burris, Val

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Publication Date: 1983-Aug

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The Social and Political Consequences of Overeducation.

Burris, Val

American Sociological Review, v48 n4 p454-67 Aug 1983

Estimates the extent of overeducation in the labor force by sex, race, age, and class background and examines its impact on workers' attitudes in terms of job satisfaction, political leftism, political alienation, and stratification ideology. Findings fail to support the common prediction of major political repercussions of overeducation. (AOS)

Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment, Educational Background, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, Political Attitudes, Self Actualization, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Social Stratification, Work Attitudes, Work Environment

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Language: English

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