Please proceed very cautiously with the "facts" as it is
   not entirely clear what the facts are.  We are a seriously
   under-studied population and the research that does exist
   is sometimes contradictory.



   The Michigan Organization for Human Rights conducted a survey of
   Michigan lesbians
   in 1991, which found that "Respondents were highly educated: Two thirds
   had
   graduated from college, and one fourth held graduate or professional
   degrees; only 8 percent had no post-high school education. **Despite
   the high levels of education, incomes were relatively low, with the
   median
   income in the 20,000 to 25,000 range."
   It may well be the case that gay *men* have higher incomes--it would
   make sense since men get paid more than women in almost every
   job, but at least in Michigan, it's not true for us dykes.

   If you would like a copy of the 125 page report, "The Michigan
   Lesbian Health Survey: Results Relevant to AIDS ($15 for copying
   and postage) or of the 4 page brochure summarizing the main
   findings of the survey, contact
   Michgan Organization for Human Rights
   PO Box 27383
   Lansing  MI  48909
   517-887-2605

   good luck with the project

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