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Favor preferences in hiring blacks
Variable:
jobaff
Module:
Multiculturalism
Subject:
Affirmative Action
, Blacks
, Federal Government
, Job
Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:
Some people say that because of past discrimination, blacks should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of blacks is wrong because it discriminates against others. What about your opinion--are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks?
IF FOR:Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly?
IF AGAINST:Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly?
Year Availability
Available in 1 of 31 years total.
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Summary by Year
Showing All Years
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly for pref |
| 2 | For preference |
| 3 | Against preference |
| 4 | Strongly against pref |
| 8 | Don't know |
| 9 | No answer |
| 0 | Not applicable |
| 1994 |
|---|
| 130 |
| 91 |
| 276 |
| 887 |
| 78 |
| 12 |
| 1518 |
Summary Statistics
| Valid cases | 1384 |
| Missing cases | 61082 |