Sharone Authors New Book: The Stigma Trap

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Ofer Sharone, associate professor of sociology, has published a new book detailing the plight of long-term unemployed workers, with a focus on highly educated midcareer professionals. “The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed” (Oxford University Press, Jan. 2024) explores how unemployment can marginalize highly skilled workers and render their education and past career achievements an obstacle rather than an asset. 

In an essay he recently wrote for Time to coincide with the book, Sharone explains that many employers prefer job applicants who are already working, even though unemployed job seekers are most often laid off for reasons that have nothing to do with their performance. 

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