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Opting Out

Losing the Potential of America's Young Black Elite

By: Maya A. Beasley

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Paperback | 1 November 2011 | Edition Number 1

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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.

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"This important book makes a compelling argument that the continuing presence of racism in US society decisively and negatively affects the careers of some of our most talented black college students. Beasley shows that the racism faced by talented blacks of this generation is qualitatively different than previous ones as she weaves together a history of black social mobility that is often misinterpreted and not well known among educators and policy makers." (Barbara Schneider, Michigan State University and the University of Chicago)"

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List of Illustrations	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Significance of History	p. 15
Family Effects: Is It Really Just a Matter of Money?	p. 39
The Role of the University	p. 57
Majority Rules: Apprehension, Racism, and Racial Representation in Occupations	p. 83
Stereotype Threat: Where Have All Our Scientists Gone?	p. 107
The Value of Work: Careers That Matter	p. 127
It's All about Connections	p. 145
Conclusion	p. 163
Notes	p. 175
References	p. 185
Index	p. 215
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