VAR CF9041 BLACKS MUST TRY HARDER

VAR CF9041    BLACKS MUST TRY HARDER
              COLUMNS 928-928
              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).

        'It's really a matter of some people not trying hard enough; if blacks
        would only try harder they could be just as well off as whites.'
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        USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.

        The 1972 version of this question 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:  579      1988:  963      1990:  522
        1992:  6128     1994:  1050     2000:  001510


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