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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?
Favor preferences in hiring and promoting blacks · Asked in 1 wave, 1994 · 1,474 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly for pref | For preference | Against preference | Strongly against pref | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 9% | 7% | 19% | 66% | 1474 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 15% | 9% | 19% | 57% | 532 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 1994 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1994 | 1994-01-04 to 1994-06-29 | face to face | 2,992 | 1,474 |
| 5% |
| 5% |
| 17% |
| 73% |
| 500 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 4% | 5% | 21% | 71% | 392 | ±6 |