US Department of Labor releases research on continued economic effects of job segregation, pay disparities on Black, Hispanic women

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor's latest research reports that Black women lost $42.7 billion in wages compared to white men in 2023, while Hispanic women lost $53.3 billion in wages. This wage disparity is attributed to the concentration of Black and Hispanic women in jobs that pay lower wages than those held by white men. The research highlights job segregation as a long-standing driver of persistent pay inequities experienced by women, particularly women of color. The Biden-Harris administration is committed to addressing racial and gender equity, aiming to close the racial and gender pay gaps by expanding opportunities and improving job quality for women.