Connection Analysis

The sociological analysis of racial influence upon class and therefore employment struggles is surprising and complex. From the beginning of the book “Ain’t No Makin’ It” it is well established that the Hallway hangers target the black community as the sole reason for their economic and social problems. It is interesting that personal connection could be the single most important determining factor within all social classes. The pool of applicants is so much greater than the amount of available jobs, and mere skill is not always the most valuable asset. This was present in 1991 but it is still if not more of a concern for youth in today’s job market. I read a statistic, which claimed that only 30% of teenagers looking for a job this past summer of 2008 were successful. Back home, many of my friends were not including in the positive portion of the statistic, and those who were successful admitted that this was due to a family connection or something of the sort. This past summer of 2008 I searched for jobs and interviewed to about 6 different places and ended up getting a job working at the hospital where my father is a neurologist. The success had nothing to do with my personal skill, and I was granted a 12 dollar an hour job for almost no reason at all. The recession that is taking place seems to be demonstrating its effects through ones such as the previously mentioned example.
There seems to be an assortment of reasons why the Hallways Hangers are incapable of holding steady jobs or finding jobs at all. There is not enough demand for the type of the work that the Hallways Hangers offer. Secondly the Hallways Hangers, with the exception of Frankie, battle with drinking and drug habits and this makes them hardly the best candidate for job positions. Frankie who has been going to counseling sessions, has stopped drinking for years and has overcome a before seemingly unbearable hurdle. Even after vigorous searching he remains unemployed. Frankie discusses the importance of connection and politics. Both of his brothers are cops, and he claims that his family is well known. He also claims that this “fame” has caused him to be more obvious and vulnerable to criticism in the eyes of the general public and he has burned all possible bridges that could have been a catalyst for positive progression on his life.