Race, Caregiving, and Perceived Discrimination Among Working Adults in the United States
Author Information
Author(s): Maureen Templeman, William Haley
Primary Institution: Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, United States
Hypothesis
How does perceived discrimination differ among working Black/AA caregivers and non-caregivers compared to their White counterparts?
Conclusion
Working Black/AA adults experience more discrimination and workplace inequality than working White adults, especially among caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Black/AA individuals report more discrimination than White individuals.
- Working caregivers report more lifetime discrimination than non-caregivers.
- Specific experiences of discrimination were common among Black/AA caregivers.
Takeaway
This study found that Black caregivers face more discrimination than White caregivers, and even more than Black non-caregivers.
Methodology
The study used data from the Midlife in the United States study and conducted analyses of variance and covariance.
Limitations
The intersection of race, employment, and caregiving has rarely been studied, indicating a need for more research.
Participant Demographics
Participants included working Black/AA caregivers, non-caregivers, and White caregivers and non-caregivers.
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