Gendered Racial Disparities in Functional Limitations
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Chioun, Park Soojin
Primary Institution: University of California Riverside
Hypothesis
This study aims to understand why minority women are vulnerable to functional limitations by exploring culturally embodied factors influencing health disparities.
Conclusion
Adverse family care profiles are more common among women, particularly Blacks, and explain one-third of Black-White disparities in functional limitations.
Supporting Evidence
- Adverse family care profiles were linked to more functional limitations.
- Black women were more likely to experience early and non-marital motherhood.
- Caring for disabled family members had a greater adverse effect on Black women.
Takeaway
The study found that Black women face more challenges in family care, which leads to more health problems compared to White women.
Methodology
Data were collected from the MIDUS II, Refresher, and Milwaukee surveys, focusing on family care measures and racial disparities.
Participant Demographics
The sample included Non-Hispanic Whites and Blacks, with 18% Blacks and 53% women.
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