Zone1 Black Women Are the Most Educated Demographic in America

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

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​

 

[Mack The Finger]

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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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(eg)2,000 men died at General Washington's winter quarters @ Valley Forge and a single shot was not fired in battle.

Who gives a F about women having to fight for thier right to a education ?

Wasn't it the EURO males who freed The Colonies by the sword ?
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[yeh]

I saw a reference

What in the world are you talking about, brah? Your "article" is simply stating the more black women are going to college than they have in the past. But that's true of every demographic.

None of that means they are the most educated. Try some real numbers:

 

[yeh]

 

[yeh]

 

[yeh]

Educational Attainment Statistics [2025]: Levels by Demographic

Statistics on the level of educational attainment (i.e. high school, bachelor's degree, etc.) broken down by demographics including age, sex, and race.

educationdata.org

 

[wamose]

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​

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.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

What in the world are you talking about, brah? Your "article" is simply stating the more black women are going to college than they have in the past. But that's true of every demographic.

None of that means they are the most educated. Try some real numbers:

Would you post a link to your dataset please?

 

[yeh]

Would you post a link to your dataset please?

I did, dude.

 

[yeh]

"dataset"

lol

 

[1srelluc]

I suspect that once a black woman gets into college, the administration will move heaven and earth to see that she makes it through more so than another ethnicity.....Hence your DEI degrees.

 

[the watcher]

If educated means they "passed" and received their "education" I guess the numbers add up, kinda sorta. Outcome based studies are never wrong. 77% tested at Baltimore High school read at elementary level, some at kindergarten level

 

[tyroneweaver]

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​

 

[Correll]

I suspect that once a black woman gets into college, the administration will move heaven and earth to see that she makes it through more so than another ethnicity.....Hence your DEI degrees.

Don't forget the likely hood of discrimination in ADMISSIONS.

 

[The Duke]

They lure a bunch of them in, they get the loan money and wash out after 1-2 semesters and owe all that money and the schools already got paid or Uncle Sam will pay them. It's a pump and dump scheme. 50% or more are not college material.

 

[luiza]

I have my doubts about the Topic Title . Was the link written by a Black woman?

But regardless , as a demograhic they must easily have the biggest buttocks in the world .
Am surprised that more are not victims of random harpoon attacks .

 

[braalian]

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.

Ummm…

Half of the black people earning degrees are black women…. Ok…. What exactly does this prove?

 

[Lisa558]

Ummm…

Half of the black people earning degrees are black women…. Ok…. What exactly does this prove?

All it means is that more black women than black men are going to college, just as more white women than white men are going.

 

[braalian]

All it means is that more black women than black women are going to college, just as more white women than white men are going.

Right, it doesn’t support the OP’s argument at all.

 

[Lisa558]

They lure a bunch of them in, they get the loan money and wash out after 1-2 semesters and owe all that money and the schools already got paid or Uncle Sam will pay them. It's a pump and dump scheme. 50% or more are not college material.

Actually, what happens is that they set up methods to help push the Affirmative Action (AA) admits on through to graduation, since a lower percentage of AA graduates would prove that they couldn’t compete with their more qualified classmates (admitted under normal standards) and shouldn’t have been there.

It starts with freshmen orientation, with a special table set up for the AA admits to sign up for help - which is largely done with tutoring services paid for by the college. They often get their hands held all the way through, and manage to pass with a medicore GPA.

These things are tracked. Admissions officers know who the AA admits are and are aware how they are doing throughout.