Why have unemployment rates been about twice as high among African Americans as among whites?

A) Very few African Americans work in professional or mid-level management jobs.
B) Many African American young adults do not look for work.
C) Many African Americans have been employed in manufacturing and construction which have been hard hit by layoffs.
D) African Americans are more likely to wait for a good job than to take any job.

Historically, African Americans have been concentrated in industries such as manufacturing and construction, which have been greatly impacted by layoffs and economic downturns. This has contributed to higher levels of unemployment among African Americans compared to whites. Factors such as discrimination and lack of access to education and training opportunities have also played a role in perpetuating this disparity. Choices A, B, and D do not provide accurate explanations for the disparity in unemployment rates.