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The U.S. labor force participation of Black and Hispanic women, greater
than ever before, is detailed in two new fact sheets available from the Women's
Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor. "Women of Hispanic Origin in the Labor
Force" and "Black Women in the Labor Force" provide statistical data on age,
labor force participation, employment, occupations, income and family
characteristics of working women.
"Women of Hispanic Origin in the Labor Force" relates the dramatic
growth of Hispanic women in the American workforce during the past decade.
Between 1986 and 1996, the number of Hispanic women age 16 and over in the
labor force rose from 3.1 million to 5.1 million -- an increase of 64 percent.
In addition, their growth in the population increased by more than 54 percent.
Likewise, "Black Women in the Labor Force" shows a population increase
from 11 million to 13 million black women 16 years of age and over between 1986
and 1996. Labor force participation for black women rose from 56.9 percent to
60.4 percent in that same time period.
"All of this information confirms what we already know -- working women
of all races and at all levels of education and training are finding
opportunities like never before," says Ida L. Castro, Director-designate of the
Women's Bureau. "The real challenge will be making sure they get the skills
they need to prosper in the 21st Century."
A third fact sheet, "Women in Management," is scheduled for release
toward the end of March, and will offer updated information about women's
achievements in the workplace. All are part of Facts on Working Women, a series
highlighting issues of specific interest to women.
Archived News Release--Caution:
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