Research has found that obese African American women tend to be paid less than their average-weight counterparts, due to prevalent negative stereotypes within the African American community.

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Research indicates that the wage penalty for obesity is not uniform across races and genders, and the impact of obesity on wages tends to be more pronounced in white and Hispanic women than in African American women. The disparities in pay due to obesity are more related to broader societal biases and discrimination rather than specific community stereotypes.

Research Has Found That Obese African American Women Tend to Be