Becker Model/Model of Taste-Based Discrimination

The Becker model, or taste-based discrimination, developed by economist Gary Becker, provides a framework for understanding discrimination in the labor market based on individual preferences and interests. Moreover, the model highlights the discrimination against some groups of workers that an employer cannot hire (Econ, 7).The key takeaway from this model is that it is not economic factors such as occupational differences alone that discrimination does not result from. It may derive benefits or satisfaction by discriminating between different groups, especially men and women, resulting in differences in wages and employment opportunities (Econ, 8).This model highlights the role of subjective factors such as stereotypes and social norms in shaping discriminatory behavior.