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Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research

Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between sociocultural factors and intersectionality by way of economic inequalities. Intersectionality is a phenomenon that receives little to no examination especially in regards to Black women. The following research uses the theories of intersectionality, human capital, and institutional to examine which has the most significant effect on the wages of Black women compared to other demographics. Findings suggest that the intersectionality of Black women does have a substantial wage gap, but the correlation is positive, which is not true for the variables Black and women when separated. Additionally, the research suggests that the human capital theory has the biggest effect in deciding the wage gap distribution, but a minute amount of variance is produced, suggesting that there are factors not included that may better determine wage gap distribution. Further research should explore other independent variables that make up for the little variance explained.

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