How did the recessions of 2001 and 2008 affect black women in particular?

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Black women were disproportionately affected by both the 2001 and 2008 recessions, starting with higher rates of unemployment than other ethnic groups. The 2001 recession particularly impacted the service industries, where black women held a high percentage of jobs. During the 2008 recession, black women experienced higher rates of unemployment than any other group of women, with the exception of Hispanic women. They also had a harder time finding new jobs after losing their previous ones. While some may have taken jobs vacated by white women, this was not enough to offset the higher levels of unemployment experienced by black women. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.

How Did the Recessions of 2001 and 2008 Affect Black