Racial and ethnic inequality in the United States, 1940 and 1950: the impact of geographic location and human capital

Analyzes male occupational stratification for 35 ethnic populations, defined by 'race' and national origins. While racial and Spanish origin minorities had average occupational statuses far below that of Native White Parentage men, most European ethnics, especially second generation men, were equal to or only slightly below the majority population in 1940 and 1950. (Abstract amended)