Analysis of Statistical Data on Social Resources Dimension of Occupational Status Attainment: A Rational Choice Approach

The aim of the present study is to analyze empirical researches on the social resources dimension of occupational status attainment process and relate them to the rational choice approach. The analysis suggests that the existing data on the strength of ties aspect of social resources is insufficient and does not allow any implication concerning rational actor-s behavior. However, the results concerning work relation aspect are more encouraging.

Authors:

• Oleg Demchenko

Keywords:

• Social resources
• status attainment
• rational choice
• weak ties
• work-related ties.

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