Black women college grad earn more than others; summary of earnings by race

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<p>These are Census Bureau figures.</p>

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<p>Black and Asian women earn more than whites and hispanic women.
Is it because black men earn less than black women are motivated to make up the difference?
I think more information is needed</p>

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<p>It probably has to do with black women having a greater “need” for more money. I don’t have the statistics on this, but I am willing to generalize: lots more black women are single - whether they are single parents or just single. White women are much more likely to be married. Thus, even when they (white women) have a degree, it isn’t always highly important that they earn big bucks. A married white woman with a degree might decide that she’s bored and wants to work part time at Talbots or something. A black women with a degree doesn’t have that same flexibility. Usually, she’s on her own and NEEDS to earn as much as she can. She’s probably watching her salary very closely, ensuring that she’s competitive with her white counterparts - and making a stink if she’s not. </p>

<p>Having a degree and earning less isn’t a sign of a problem for white women - it’s a sign of privilege.</p>

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<p>Momsdream, you are right. I know many college-educated black women who have two jobs just to make ends meet for themselves and their children. Some of these college-educated black women don’t have husbands to fall back on and thus become the sole breadwinners. When the economy is bad, they must take drastic measures: load up on jobs or pursue a more lucrative career (business, communications, law, medicine, etc.).</p>

<p>A college degree for many black women is social and economic upward mobility, not a sign of privilege. Sadly, only 15% of African-Americans today hold at least a bachelor’s degree compared to 31% for whites.</p>

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<p>Some of these college-educated black women don’t have husbands to fall back on and thus become the sole breadwinners. They are also more likely to be taking care of extended family members.</p>

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<p>Correct, sybbie.</p>

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<p>not to further generalize but what does this say about the black male or the status of the black family in general? Is driving a nice car and having nice clothes more important than keeping your family together?</p>