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Peer reviewedThomas, 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
Peer reviewedMarshall, Susan E. – Social Science Quarterly, 1990
Using data from 1982 National Opinion Research (NORC) General Social Survey, examines women's support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by analyzing attitudes about gender and racial equality, and socioeconomic status. Explains Black women's higher ERA approval as deriving from gender-role attitudes, but more important, from experience with,…
Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Civil Rights Legislation, Females, Feminism
