In the past most workers were while men, today in the u. s. % of workers are women and % are racial/ethnic minorities.

In the past most workers were while men, today in the u.s.  47  % of workers are women and 31 % are racial/ethnic minorities.

The major increase of less physically demanding jobs in recent years has provide a huge opportunity for women in the workplace, and they're proven to be as capable as men in the work force.
The Globalization factor, played an important role in the increase of minority workers because more and more immigrants are attracted to enter united states in the pursue of better standard of living.