Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have similar rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

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Women of prime working age generally have lower labor-force participation rates compared to their male counterparts, and this varies by race and ethnicity. Differences in labor-force participation can be attributed to a variety of factors including caregiving responsibilities, cultural norms, and discrimination.