Kang & Lee Advertising Acknowledges Women's History Month

New York , NY : Kang & Lee Advertising, the nation's leading Asian American marketing consulting and communications agency, celebrates Women's History Month - March 2009 - by noting the importance and influence of Asian American women within diverse spheres of American culture and society. "Asian American women have made significant contributions in many sectors of our national life, including business, entertainment, media, and politics," said Cynthia Park, president, K&L Advertising. "As we focus this month on the contribution of women overall to the history of our nation, we can find many examples of Asian women across the country who have pursued their personal goals and dreams to distinguish themselves in many fields and disciplines," Park noted.
 Per the American Community Survey 2007, Asian women now number 6.38 million in the United States, comprising 52% of the total Asian population of the country. 46% of Asian women hold Bachelor's degrees, and 16% hold a Master's or higher graduate degree. The high education levels of Asian women are reflected in the top categories of their workforce participation, with 45% of Asian women engaged in professional occupations, 27% in Sales and Office related positions, and 19% in Service occupations.
 "Wherever we look in our country, we can find Asian women leading the way in many arenas," said Saul Gitlin, evp-strategic services, "Any recognition or celebration of women in our country would not be complete without noting the dramatic accomplishments that Asian women have attained."
Kang & Lee Advertising honors the millions of Asian American women who make continued contributions to their professions, communities, families, and our lives.

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