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Because those who might benefit most from unpaid internships are often those from disadvantaged groups and the lower classes seeking social mobility. But doing
by jiggy2011 13y ago
Because those who might benefit most from unpaid internships are often those from disadvantaged groups and the lower classes seeking social mobility.
But doing an unpaid internship necessarily demands an external source of money to cover living expenses. So there are many people who would in theory be happy to do an unpaid internship but are unable to do so practically.
- jdreaver 13y ago> So there are many people who would in theory be happy to do an unpaid internship but are unable to do so practically. Indeed. However, there are yet others who would benefit and can do so practically. The fact that they exist and positions get filled means people are getting experience and making ends meet. By forcing the minimum wage on these internships, they don't reappear with a higher wage, most of them simply disappear. The opportunity is totally lost.
- jiggy2011 13y agoAssuming that the demand for real jobs in the sectors that are hiring interns remains constant without the unpaid internships then this might in fact be a good thing. An opportunity that is only realistically available to those from more affluent backgrounds (who already have a bunch more advantages) actually translates into a disadvantage for those who are unable to take them, so it is somewhat a zero sum game. Especially if they become a defacto requirement for the best jobs in some sectors.