Zone1 Black Women Are the Most Educated Demographic in America

[Lisa558]

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

It’s just an excerpt from the deceitful book she’s writing.

 

[Anathema]

Women don’t belong in higher education. Never have and never will. Regardless of their ethnic or racial background. Overly educated women are one of the most damaging things to the society and culture this nation was founded on and we see thst every day.

 

[M14 Shooter]

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?

"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."
Invalid metric. Enrollment numbers mean nothing.
And... 2014?
How do things look in the post-covid world?

"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"
Invalid metric - this compares them to black men.

And then...
What demographic do you think is the LEAST educated?

 

[new wave liberal]

OP sounds like he's the least educated user here.

 

[Correll]

...

"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"
Invalid metric - this compares them to black men.
...

Wow. That's insanely retarded math. or should I say "math".

 

[marvin martian]

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.​

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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.​

​

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​

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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​

If this is the case, then they definitely don't need any special help from racist DEI programs.

 

[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

​

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​

As I was wondering, this conclusion seems to do with trends, or perhaps having made the most progress:

Me:

why are Black women considered the most educated demographic in the U.S.?​

AI said:​

The assertion that Black women are the most educated demographic in the U.S. stems from their significant educational achievements relative to other gender and racial groups. Notably, Black women have been earning degrees at higher rates compared to their male counterparts and, in certain contexts, other demographics.AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881+1Black Girl Nerds+1​

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Key Statistics:​

• Degree Attainment Among Black Students: Black women have been earning a majority of degrees awarded to Black students. For instance, between 2009 and 2010, they received:ThoughtCo+3AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881+3The Independent+3The Independent+1Essence+1
  
  • 68% of associate degreesEssence+1NewsOne+1
  • 66% of bachelor's degreesInstagram+5NewsOne+5The Independent+5
  • 71% of master's degrees
  • 65% of doctoral degreesLinkedIn+2NewsOne+2Essence+2
• Educational Attainment Relative to Population: Black women, who make up approximately 12.7% of the U.S. female population, have been earning degrees at rates that surpass their representation. This trend highlights their commitment to higher education. ThoughtCo+1AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881+1

Understanding the "Most Educated" Label:​

The characterization of Black women as the "most educated" demographic arises from their remarkable progress in higher education, especially when considering the historical and systemic challenges they have faced. However, it's important to note that while Black women have made significant strides, disparities in degree attainment still exist when compared to other groups. For example, as of recent data, approximately 36.1% of Black women hold a college degree, compared to 51.4% of white women. EdTrust​

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Conclusion:​

Black women's educational achievements are noteworthy, reflecting a positive trend in higher education. Their increasing enrollment and graduation rates underscore a dedication to academic and professional advancement, contributing to the broader narrative of educational attainment in the United States.​

 

[Lisa558]

Seems this false claim about black women being the most educated group in the U.S. has been going around for years. That honor belongs to Asians.

And no….”making the most progress” is NOT the same thing. Weird way to misuse language.

No Black women are not the “most educated” group in the US

This thing going around is completely wrong and we should stop it.

familyinequality.wordpress.com

 

[braalian]

The assertion that Black women are the most educated demographic in the U.S. stems from their significant educational achievements relative to other gender and racial groups. Notably, Black women have been earning degrees at higher rates compared to their male counterparts and, in certain contexts, other demographics.

I’m genuinely glad that black women are increasingly having access to higher education.

But there’s nothing in that statement that remotely suggests they’re the most highly educated demographic in the nation.

We all know that simply isn’t true.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

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​

They have lower standards to meet and free money being thrown at them.

 

[IM2]

They have lower standards to meet and free money being thrown at them.

Not really. It has been shown that white legacy students have been admitted into colleges when they did not have the grades or scores.

 

[davebb]

welp, this thread did not go the way the op wanted....ooops!

 

[Dr.Know]

The Deep State wants black women in all positions of power because they are easily corrupted and manipulated. Colleges know this and pass black women regardless of their scores.

In My school, Blacks get graded as a COHORT. In a class of 200 with 5 blacks, the 195 students will be graded on a curve of the WHOLE CLASS, while Blacks will be graded on a curve of the 5 blacks. So if the black avg is 25 out of 100, they all pass with a C.

 

[Correll]

The Deep State wants black women in all positions of power because they are easily corrupted and manipulated. Colleges know this and pass black women regardless of their scores.

In My school, Blacks get graded as a COHORT. In a class of 200 with 5 blacks, the 195 students will be graded on a curve of the WHOLE CLASS, while Blacks will be graded on a curve of the 5 blacks. So if the black avg is 25 out of 100, they all pass with a C.

I'm sure America is full of untold numbers of little policies like that, to try to reach "diversity" and do "dei", that normally are never discussed except behind closed doors, so as to hide it from the people.

 

[Leo123]

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​

DEI

 

[Hector12]

If black women are so well educated, why haven't they learned that it is a bad idea to have illegitimate children and raise them on welfare?

 

[Hector12]

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?

It is not a myth. Look at the IQ scores.

 

[IM2]

The Deep State wants black women in all positions of power because they are easily corrupted and manipulated. Colleges know this and pass black women regardless of their scores.

In My school, Blacks get graded as a COHORT. In a class of 200 with 5 blacks, the 195 students will be graded on a curve of the WHOLE CLASS, while Blacks will be graded on a curve of the 5 blacks. So if the black avg is 25 out of 100, they all pass with a C.

BS. And since white women are the number one beneficiaries of DEI and yet they oppose it, it stands to reason that it is white women who are easily manipulated.

 

[IM2]

welp, this thread did not go the way the op wanted....ooops!

I would think the OP expected the white racist nonsense you guys are posting.

 

[IM2]

DEI

White men really need to STFU about this, given the 249 years' worth of racial preferences you guys have continued to receive.