How Race and Gender Reinforce Economic Inequality

The video discusses the growing importance of inequality in economics, focusing on racial and gender disparities. Professor Marlene Kim shares her research on how these inequalities affect earnings, particularly for African-American women, who face triple discrimination. The discussion covers potential policy solutions, such as raising the minimum wage and implementing family-friendly workplace policies. The video also explores the challenges women face in STEM fields and compares gender equality efforts globally, highlighting Scandinavian countries as leaders.

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