Race and the economy

Race, Ethnicity and ECONOMY

​Keith G

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Chief Sniffer

Description: A professional responsible for assessing odors in products like perfumes or deodorants.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Dog Food Taster

Description: An individual who samples pet food to ensure quality and flavor.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Professional Cuddler

Description: Provides therapeutic non-sexual cuddling sessions to clients.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Software Developer

Description: Designs, codes, and tests software applications.

https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description: Provide basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/01/09/diversity-in-the-stem-workforce-varies-widely-across-jobs/

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Manicurists and Pedicurists

Description: Provide nail care services to clients.​

https://usafacts.org/articles/which-jobs-have-the-highest-representation-of-asian-americans/

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Medical Scientists

Description: Conduct research to improve overall human health.

https://usafacts.org/articles/which-jobs-have-the-highest-representation-of-asian-americans/

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Agricultural Workers

Description: Perform tasks related to planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Multiple Choice

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Description: Transport passengers to their destinations.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
Cannabis Entrepreneur

Description: operates within the legal weed industry, either by growing, selling, or creating cannabis-based products like edibles, CBD oils, or dispensary chains

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

💰 Real-World Data:

• Black Americans are 4x more likely to be arrested for cannabis-related crimes, but less than 4% of cannabis business owners are Black.

• White entrepreneurs dominate the industry, often because they had the capital to enter when legalization hit.

• Hispanic and Indigenous groups are underrepresented, despite many having historical ties to natural medicine.

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
TikTok Start

Description: An influencers who monetizes their content through sponsorships, ad revenue, and brand deals.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

💰 Real-World Data:

• Asian and Black creators often set trends, but White influencers get more brand deals and mainstream media exposure.

• Charli D’Amelio (White) and Addison Rae (White) became millionaires from TikTok dance trends that Black creators started.

• Hispanic and Latinx creators are growing in numbers, especially in comedy and food content.

• Asian influencers dominate tech and beauty content, but struggle with mainstream sponsorships outside of Asia.

🔥 Fun Fact:

• TikTok shadowbanning has been a major issue, where non-White creators get lower engagement than their White counterparts for the same content.

Poll

What RACE is the following job most likely going to be taken by?
OF content creator

Description: sells exclusive photos and videos to paying subscribers. While most assume it’s adult content, some creators focus on fitness, cooking, ASMR, or niche interests.

• Asian

• Latino

• Black

• White

• Other

💰 Real-World Data:

• Black and Hispanic creators report earning less money per subscriber compared to White creators, even with the same engagement.

• Asian creators have a niche market but struggle due to platform bias and payment restrictions in some regions.

• White women dominate the top earners on OF, with creators like Bella Thorne and Amouranth raking in millions.

🔥 Fun Fact:

• Some OF creators make more than doctors and lawyers—but 90% of them still end up broke within 5 years due to bad money management.

Open Ended

What effects do race have on your economic opportunities?

Open Ended

Why are black home owners houses evaluated at a lower amount?

Open Ended

How might the privilege shown in this video affect the future of the people participating?

Open Ended

Think of your own privilege. How far in front or behind are you? What can you do with this advantage/disadvantage?

Draw

draw yourself as a different race.