Citation:

Ms. Meena Mahadevan. "Race, Gender, and the Wealth Gap: An Intersectional Study of African American Economic Challenges" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 237-245, 2025.

Abstract:

This article examines intersectional dynamics in race, gender, and wealth inequality, highlighting the economic conditions of African Americans in particular. Utilizing an intersectional framework, the study points out that overlapping identities exacerbate systemic disadvantages in the process of wealth creation. Relying on diverse academic opinions and empirical evidence, it discloses that Black women and other subordinate groups face overlapping disadvantages that serve to heighten economic inequalities. The results highlight the importance of inclusive strategies in policy-making and advocacy campaigns to address economic inequality and bring about social justice. The article makes a call for reforming conventional economic models to allow for intersectional analyses, which would create a more equalized economic environment.

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Keywords:

Intersectionality, Race, Gender, Wealth Gap, Economic Inequality, Social And Economic Justice.