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The Continuing Significance of Race: A Study of Race, Class, and Quality of Life in America, 1972-1985.
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Thomas, Melvin E.; Hughes, Michael – American Sociological Review, 1986
Blacks scored consistently lower than whites on measures of psychological well-being and quality of life, and the differences remained constant for the period 1972 to 1985. Therefore race remains a significant determinant of psychological well-being and quality of life. Interpretations of these findings are offered. (Author/PS)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Blacks, Economic Opportunities, Individual Power
Opposition to Race-Targeting: Self-Interest, Stratification Ideology, or Racial Attitudes?
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Kluegel, James R.; Bobo, Lawrence – American Sociological Review, 1993
Analyzes data from the 1990 General Social Survey for 1,150 Whites and 159 African Americans to determine public opinion toward race-targeted versus income-targeted opportunity-enhancing policies and toward race-targeted versus income-targeted equal outcomes policies. Results show the influence of group self-interest and perceived discrimination…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Compensatory Education, Economically Disadvantaged