Zone1 Black Women Are the Most Educated Demographic in America

[jotathought]

Whites have tried to determine what we are thinking for 249 years. Pricks like you here do it every day. You guys are the ones lecturing us about taking education seriously, and just to show how much of a racist you and some of the others here are, when a back person who takes education seriously is presented, we see this bs from people like you.

Calling me a racist doesn't make it fact, and when the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.

 

[Lisa558]

Calling me a racist doesn't make it fact, and when the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.

There’s a number of posters - all libs, and usually black - who default to that when they are losing. It’s now become almost laughable.

 

[airplanemechanic]

Yep, you speak the truth sister. These r ight wing white men/women are crying because they can't have everything handed to them. Whites are 60 percent of the population but have nearly 77 percent of the jobs. So then, no sane person and no one who really is about merit can claim that whites are being discriminated against because some companies are enacting a policy to ensure everyone has a fair chance.

Maybe that's because a third of black men in this country have a felony record. 4.4% of white men are felons.

Stay out of the slammer and stay employed.

 

[Dr.Destructo]

According to several CEO's and business owners I've talked to in the past............

It's not that they're educated, it's not that they're trained, it's not that they may have talent or skills...........
it's the fact that they are BLACK WOMEN.

According to the CEO's and business owners that would talk to me honestly, THIS IS THE ONLY REASON they are hired.
Why? According to "government standards", if you have more black women working for you than any other so-called "minority", you will the highest amount of government benefits there are, as well as the highest level of tax benefits there are.

As far as government business benefits, perks, and tax advantages go...........black women are the "Platinum Status" of getting government benefits of any kind.

 

[Mortimer]

I do believe that african americans are unfairly negatively portrayed online for example
I think they are not doing bad and they didnt received unfairly most jobs i think thats a prejudice

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

I do believe that african americans are unfairly negatively portrayed online for example

Right. They’re made out to be more innocent and qualified than they really are.

 

[elektra]

Calling me a racist doesn't make it fact, and when the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.

No wonder you use slander in all your threads.

 

[toobfreak]

Black Women Are the Most Educated Demographic in America​

Interesting that the article could not see fit to produce even a single graph to show their data. In my experience, there are plenty of educated black women, they have degrees and such, yet often still do not always speak anymore intelligent than others! And there are plenty of black women NOT educated.

It may be that there has been such a dearth of black women in fields requiring degrees that now is the opportunity for many to get into college fields, while other groups have already reached their saturation.

 

[Lisa558]

Interesting that the article could not see fit to produce even a single graph to show their data. In my experience, there are plenty of educated black women, they have degrees and such, yet often still do not always speak anymore intelligent than others! And there are plenty of black women NOT educated.

It may be that there has been such a dearth of black women in fields requiring degrees that now is the opportunity for many to get into college fields, while other groups have already reached their saturation.

I think it’s part of the brain-washing. So many black women are being given high-level or prestigious jobs way out of proportion to their numbers that they’re setting us up to believe it’s because they’re the most educated demographic.

That honor clearly goes to Asians and Jews.

 

[DGS49]

Counting college degrees has become less and less relevant as time goes by. Colleges were forced to start accepting POC's in large numbers, and as a result they had to water down grading criteria, and add bullshit courses and bullshit majors (e.g., Ethnic Studies) so that these POC-beneficiaries would not fail and make the institution look bad.

In 1965, ANY Bachelor's degree was something to be proud of. Between the Vietnam War and Affirmative Action (called by many different names), we have reached the point where many degrees are simply not relevant and not even considered by employers in evaluating prospective employees.

And of course, the OP doesn't even hint at a source for its preposterous claim about Black wimmin. Kinda like "click bait."

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Yeah right

 

[MarathonMike]

I saw a reference to this a while back but missed the source so now I'm happy to see it validated. I'm curious as to how this is interpreted by others. In other words, why are DEI proponents so insistent on perpetuating the myth that Black people, in this case, Black women are being "given" jobs when they are allegedly "unqualified" or lesser "qualified" than their white counterparts?

Who Are the Most Educated Women in America? Black Women

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By Nikki Katz​

Updated on September 21, 2024​

American women have had to fight for their right to an education. Well into the 20th century, women were discouraged from pursuing higher education, as it was a popular notion that too much education would make a woman unfit for marriage. Women of color and poor women also experienced other structural impediments to their education for much of the nation’s history that made it less likely for them to pursue an education. To that end, women were not the most educated demographic in America at that time.​

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However, times have certainly changed. In fact, since 1981, more women than men have been earning college degrees. Furthermore, these days, women outnumber men on many college campuses, making up 57% of college students.1 As a college professor at a large, land-grant university, I notice that I often have many more women than men in my courses. In many disciplines—though certainly not all—gone are the days when women were numbered few and far between. Women are unabashedly seeking educational opportunities and charting new territories.​

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Things have also changed for women of color, particularly those from historically underrepresented minorities. As legalized discrimination has given way to more opportunities, women of color have become more educated. While there is certainly room for improvement, Black, Latina, and Native American women are continuing to matriculate onto college campuses in increasingly larger numbers. Indeed, some studies show that Black women are the most educated demographic in America. But what does this mean for their opportunities, wages, and quality of life?​

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The Numbers​

Despite stereotypes about African Americans, Black Americans in the United States are among those most likely to earn a postsecondary degree. For example, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that from the academic years 2000–2001 to 2015–2016, the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Black students increased by 75% and the number of associate degrees earned by Black students increased by 110%.2 Black students are making headway in graduate education as well, with, for example, the number of Black students enrolled in master's degree programs nearly doubling between 1996 and 2016.3​

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These numbers are certainly impressive, and belie the notions that Black people are anti-intellectual and uninterested in school. However, when taking a closer look at race and gender, the picture is even more striking.​

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The Most Educated Demographic in America​

The claim that Black women are the most educated demographic in America comes from a 2014 study that cites the percentage of Black women enrolled in college in relation to their other race-gender groups.4 Considering enrollment alone gives an incomplete picture. Black women are also starting to outpace other groups in earning degrees. For example, although Black women only make up 12.7% of the female population in the country, they consistently make up over 50% of the number of Black people who receive postsecondary degrees.5 Percentage-wise, Black women outpace white women, Latinas, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans in this arena as well.​

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Yet despite the fact that Black women are enrolled in and graduating from school in the highest percentages across racial and gender lines, negative depictions of Black women abound in popular media and even in science. In 2013, Essence magazine reported that negative imagery of Black women appears twice as often as positive depictions. Images of the “welfare queen,” “baby mama,” and “angry Black woman,” among other images, shame working-class Black women’s struggles and reduce Black women’s complex humanity. These depictions are not just hurtful; they have an impact on Black women’s lives and opportunities.​

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Education and Opportunities​

High enrollment numbers are indeed impressive; however, despite being termed as the most educated demographic in America, Black women still make far less money than their white counterparts​

This is a classic example of "studies" that use statistics to prove the desired outcome. American Blacks consistently score the lowest in reading, writing and math skills among all demographics. There are many reasons for the poor performance, but that is the reality. There are DOZENS of studies that support that conclusion.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Black women are the most indulged. They are simply given degrees and socially advanced. Rules are changed and standards lowered for blacks in general, black women in particular.

 

[San Souci]

I can't square that by all the Black mayors, liberal politicians and political analysists that I see on TV. That's a pretty dumb bunch.

True. Chicago is a prime example.

 

[Foxfyre]

I saw a reference to this a while back but missed the source so now I'm happy to see it validated. I'm curious as to how this is interpreted by others. In other words, why are DEI proponents so insistent on perpetuating the myth that Black people, in this case, Black women are being "given" jobs when they are allegedly "unqualified" or lesser "qualified" than their white counterparts?

Who Are the Most Educated Women in America? Black Women

​

By Nikki Katz​

Updated on September 21, 2024​

American women have had to fight for their right to an education. Well into the 20th century, women were discouraged from pursuing higher education, as it was a popular notion that too much education would make a woman unfit for marriage. Women of color and poor women also experienced other structural impediments to their education for much of the nation’s history that made it less likely for them to pursue an education. To that end, women were not the most educated demographic in America at that time.​

​

However, times have certainly changed. In fact, since 1981, more women than men have been earning college degrees. Furthermore, these days, women outnumber men on many college campuses, making up 57% of college students.1 As a college professor at a large, land-grant university, I notice that I often have many more women than men in my courses. In many disciplines—though certainly not all—gone are the days when women were numbered few and far between. Women are unabashedly seeking educational opportunities and charting new territories.​

​

Things have also changed for women of color, particularly those from historically underrepresented minorities. As legalized discrimination has given way to more opportunities, women of color have become more educated. While there is certainly room for improvement, Black, Latina, and Native American women are continuing to matriculate onto college campuses in increasingly larger numbers. Indeed, some studies show that Black women are the most educated demographic in America. But what does this mean for their opportunities, wages, and quality of life?​

​

The Numbers​

Despite stereotypes about African Americans, Black Americans in the United States are among those most likely to earn a postsecondary degree. For example, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that from the academic years 2000–2001 to 2015–2016, the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Black students increased by 75% and the number of associate degrees earned by Black students increased by 110%.2 Black students are making headway in graduate education as well, with, for example, the number of Black students enrolled in master's degree programs nearly doubling between 1996 and 2016.3​

​

These numbers are certainly impressive, and belie the notions that Black people are anti-intellectual and uninterested in school. However, when taking a closer look at race and gender, the picture is even more striking.​

​

The Most Educated Demographic in America​

The claim that Black women are the most educated demographic in America comes from a 2014 study that cites the percentage of Black women enrolled in college in relation to their other race-gender groups.4 Considering enrollment alone gives an incomplete picture. Black women are also starting to outpace other groups in earning degrees. For example, although Black women only make up 12.7% of the female population in the country, they consistently make up over 50% of the number of Black people who receive postsecondary degrees.5 Percentage-wise, Black women outpace white women, Latinas, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans in this arena as well.​

​

Yet despite the fact that Black women are enrolled in and graduating from school in the highest percentages across racial and gender lines, negative depictions of Black women abound in popular media and even in science. In 2013, Essence magazine reported that negative imagery of Black women appears twice as often as positive depictions. Images of the “welfare queen,” “baby mama,” and “angry Black woman,” among other images, shame working-class Black women’s struggles and reduce Black women’s complex humanity. These depictions are not just hurtful; they have an impact on Black women’s lives and opportunities.​

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Education and Opportunities​

High enrollment numbers are indeed impressive; however, despite being termed as the most educated demographic in America, Black women still make far less money than their white counterparts​

The author needs some remedial education in both statistics and data I think.

For example, black women make up more than 12% of the female population in the country? Black people, men and women total, make up a total of a little over 14% of the U.S. population. You can't believe that black women outnumber black men by that much.

And when citing statistics by percentages it is important to show the starting point, otherwise the percentages can be pretty meaningless.

1% of 1 million is 10,000.
75% of 100 is 75.

Without proper data to use for comparison it is impossible to know how impression a percentage actually is.

It is possible that black women hold the most college degrees per capita and are the most educated when that particular statistic is the criteria. Or they are the fast growing demographic in college degrees maybe. I don't know.

The graphic at this link however is a much more realistic view of the big picture:

Fast Facts: Degrees conferred by race/ethnicity and sex (72)

The NCES Fast Facts Tool provides quick answers to many education questions (National Center for Education Statistics). Get answers on Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education here.

nces.ed.gov

 

[Concerned American]

I saw a reference to this a while back but missed the source so now I'm happy to see it validated. I'm curious as to how this is interpreted by others. In other words, why are DEI proponents so insistent on perpetuating the myth that Black people, in this case, Black women are being "given" jobs when they are allegedly "unqualified" or lesser "qualified" than their white counterparts?

Who Are the Most Educated Women in America? Black Women

​

By Nikki Katz​

Updated on September 21, 2024​

American women have had to fight for their right to an education. Well into the 20th century, women were discouraged from pursuing higher education, as it was a popular notion that too much education would make a woman unfit for marriage. Women of color and poor women also experienced other structural impediments to their education for much of the nation’s history that made it less likely for them to pursue an education. To that end, women were not the most educated demographic in America at that time.​

​

However, times have certainly changed. In fact, since 1981, more women than men have been earning college degrees. Furthermore, these days, women outnumber men on many college campuses, making up 57% of college students.1 As a college professor at a large, land-grant university, I notice that I often have many more women than men in my courses. In many disciplines—though certainly not all—gone are the days when women were numbered few and far between. Women are unabashedly seeking educational opportunities and charting new territories.​

​

Things have also changed for women of color, particularly those from historically underrepresented minorities. As legalized discrimination has given way to more opportunities, women of color have become more educated. While there is certainly room for improvement, Black, Latina, and Native American women are continuing to matriculate onto college campuses in increasingly larger numbers. Indeed, some studies show that Black women are the most educated demographic in America. But what does this mean for their opportunities, wages, and quality of life?​

​

The Numbers​

Despite stereotypes about African Americans, Black Americans in the United States are among those most likely to earn a postsecondary degree. For example, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that from the academic years 2000–2001 to 2015–2016, the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Black students increased by 75% and the number of associate degrees earned by Black students increased by 110%.2 Black students are making headway in graduate education as well, with, for example, the number of Black students enrolled in master's degree programs nearly doubling between 1996 and 2016.3​

​

These numbers are certainly impressive, and belie the notions that Black people are anti-intellectual and uninterested in school. However, when taking a closer look at race and gender, the picture is even more striking.​

​

The Most Educated Demographic in America​

The claim that Black women are the most educated demographic in America comes from a 2014 study that cites the percentage of Black women enrolled in college in relation to their other race-gender groups.4 Considering enrollment alone gives an incomplete picture. Black women are also starting to outpace other groups in earning degrees. For example, although Black women only make up 12.7% of the female population in the country, they consistently make up over 50% of the number of Black people who receive postsecondary degrees.5 Percentage-wise, Black women outpace white women, Latinas, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans in this arena as well.​

​

Yet despite the fact that Black women are enrolled in and graduating from school in the highest percentages across racial and gender lines, negative depictions of Black women abound in popular media and even in science. In 2013, Essence magazine reported that negative imagery of Black women appears twice as often as positive depictions. Images of the “welfare queen,” “baby mama,” and “angry Black woman,” among other images, shame working-class Black women’s struggles and reduce Black women’s complex humanity. These depictions are not just hurtful; they have an impact on Black women’s lives and opportunities.​

​

Education and Opportunities​

High enrollment numbers are indeed impressive; however, despite being termed as the most educated demographic in America, Black women still make far less money than their white counterparts​

Your racist diatribe is proved false once more.

Black women are often cited as the most educated demographic in the United States, earning a significant percentage of degrees compared to other groups. However, while they have high enrollment and graduation rates within their race, they still have lower overall degree attainment compared to white and some Asian women. WordPress ThoughtCo

Three charts on US education levels by race and ethnicity | USAFacts

Black and Hispanic students had the lowest rates of enrolling in college and graduating four-year college within six years.

usafacts.org

 

[Lisa558]

Asian women are almost twice as likely to have a college degree (57%) as black women (29%).

Women of Color in Higher Education – PNPI

(Also, about 60% of Jews have college degrees, as well.)

 

[Leo123]

This is a classic example of "studies" that use statistics to prove the desired outcome. American Blacks consistently score the lowest in reading, writing and math skills among all demographics. There are many reasons for the poor performance, but that is the reality. There are DOZENS of studies that support that conclusion.

The Democrats simply switched from having slaves picking cotton on a plantation to giving them free stuff based on the immorality of the slavery that happened long ago. Slave baiting really. Now, they lured blacks into public housing and the 'projects' (new plantations) concentrating them into an easily propagandized voting block. They are doing the same with all the illegal aliens they let in. Democrats need an underclass where they can promise government cheese for votes.

 

[Calypso Jones]

Ah think ah'm gone haf to call booshit on that claim, op.

 

[Concerned American]

The Democrats simply switched from having slaves picking cotton on a plantation to giving them free stuff based on the immorality of the slavery that happened long ago. Slave baiting really. Now, they lured blacks into public housing and the 'projects' (new plantations) concentrating them into an easily propagandized voting block. They are doing the same with all the illegal aliens they let in. Democrats need an underclass where they can promise government cheese for votes.

I just have to add that it is happening to young people in general. I live in a fairly conservative area that is experiencing a boom. The housing developments are small, 50' wide lots with extremely industrial-looking homes. Seems to be split between those and apartment complexes that look like metal sheds. My question is where are the buyers/residents going to come from and better question is where is the money going to come from to purchase or rent them? There hasn't been a corresponding increase in jobs or employers.