women and minorities saw great increases in their share of economic and political power as the economy boomed. We explored some of the factors that could affect how “great” America seems — like income, political representation and employment — and found the country’s greatness largely depends on your gender, race and education level. In the 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s , median incomes for white men white women black men black women from to and were than the average. All White men White women Black men Black women Source: Census Bureau. In the mid-1950s mid-1960s mid-1970s mid-1980s mid-1990s mid-2000s mid-2010s , white men white women men of color women of color were in Congress, taking up about of seats.

Source: Washington Post October 07, 2016 15:46 UTC