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000427901 1001_ $$aBeasley, Maya A.
000427901 24510 $$aOpting out :$$blosing the potential of America's young black elite /$$cMaya A. Beasley.
000427901 260__ $$aChicago :$$bUniversity of Chicago Press,$$c2011.
000427901 300__ $$ax, 225 p. :$$bill. ;$$c24 cm.
000427901 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
000427901 5050_ $$aIntroduction -- The significance of history -- Family effects : is it really just a matter of money? -- The role of the university -- Majority rules : apprehension, racism, and racial representation in occupations -- Stereotype threat : where have all our scientists gone? -- The value of work : careers that matter -- It's all about connections -- Conclusion.
000427901 520__ $$a"Why has the large income gap between blacks and whites persisted for decades after the passage of civil rights legislation? More specifically, why do African Americans remain substantially underrepresented in the highest-paying professions, such as science, engineering, information technology, and finance? A sophisticated study of racial disparity, Opting Out examines why some talented black undergraduates pursue lower-paying, lower-status careers despite being amply qualified for more prosperous ones. To explore these issues, Maya A. Beasley conducted in-depth interviews with black and white juniors at two of the nation's most elite universities, one public and one private. Beasley identifies a set of complex factors behind these students' career aspirations, including the anticipation of discrimination in particular fields; the racial composition of classes, student groups, and teaching staff; student values; and the availability of opportunities to network. Ironically, Beasley also discovers, campus policies designed to enhance the academic and career potential of black students often reduce the diversity of their choices. Shedding new light on the root causes of racial inequality, Opting Out will be essential reading for parents, educators, students, scholars, and policymakers."--Provided by publisher.
000427901 650_0 $$aAfrican Americans$$xEmployment.
000427901 650_0 $$aAfrican Americans$$xEducation (Higher)
000427901 650_0 $$aDiscrimination in employment.
000427901 650_0 $$aIncome distribution$$zUnited States.
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