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Ones own efforts don't count
Variable:
usclass4
Module:
Core
Subject:
Social Class
, Social Mobility
Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:
Here are different opinions about social differences in this country. Please tell me for each one whether you strongly agree, somewhat, agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. READ EACH STATEMENT. CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.
D. What one gets in life hardly depends at all on one's own efforts, but rather on the economic situation, job opportunities, union agreements, and the social services provided by the government.
Year Availability
Available in 1 of 32 years total.
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Summary by Year
Showing All Years
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Somewhat agree |
| 3 | Somewht disagree |
| 4 | Strngly disagree |
| 8 | No opinion |
| 9 | No answer |
| 0 | Not applicable |
| 1984 |
|---|
| 112 |
| 490 |
| 512 |
| 301 |
| 31 |
| 27 |
| 0 |
Summary Statistics
| Valid cases | 1415 |
| Missing cases | 61051 |