VAR CF9040 BLACKS SHOULD NOT HAVE SPECIAL FAVORS COLUMNS 765 - 765 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) 'Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should to the same without any special favors.' ------------------------------------------------------------------- USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B. 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 (1988,1992); form A (1986); form B (1990); question not used 1986: 568 1988: 961 1990: 521 1992: 6126 1994: 1049 1998: 980513 ==============================