VAR CF9039 CONDITIONS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR BLACKS

VAR CF9039    CONDITIONS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR BLACKS
              COLUMNS 926-926
              NUMERIC
              MD EQ 8 OR GE 9


        1986,1990,1994:  In past studies we have asked people why they think
        white people seem to get more of the good things in life in America--
        such as better jobs and more money--than black people do.  These are
        some of the reasons given by both blacks and whites.  Please tell me
        whether you agree or disagree with each reason as to why white people
        seem to get more of the good things in life.  (RESPONDENT BOOKLET
        SHOWN TO R).

        1988,1992:  Now looking again at <respondent booklet> for your
        choices, here are several more statements.  (RESPONDENT BOOKLET SHOWN
        TO R).

        'Generations of slavery and discrimination have created conditions
        that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of the lower
        class.'
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        USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.

        The 1972 version of this var was not comparable.

        In 1988, the placement of this variable within Post question order
        varied according to questionnaire 'Form' (see VCF0012).

               1.   AGREE STRONGLY
               2.   AGREE SOMEWHAT
               3.   NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE
               4.   DISAGREE SOMEWHAT
               5.   DISAGREE STRONGLY

               8.   DK
               9.   NA; INAP, no post IW (presidential years); form A
                    (1986); form B (1990); question not used

        1986:  580         1988:  964       1990:  523
        1992:  6129        1994:  1051      2000:  001511


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