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I'm going to read some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. (HAND CARD BZ TO RESPONDENT.) As I read each one, tell me whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? C. Society gives some people a head start and holds others back.
Society's head start or holding back as a reason for life outcomes · Asked in 1 wave, 1993 · 1,606 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very important | Important | Somewhat important | Not at all important | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 14% | 39% | 33% | 14% | 1606 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 21% | 38% | 27% | 13% | 290 | ±6 | |
| Midwest |
General Social Survey 1993 · 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 1993 | 1993-02-05 to 1993-04-26 | face to face | 1,606 | 1,606 |
| 10% |
| 38% |
| 36% |
| 16% |
| 417 |
| ±5 |
| South | 12% | 39% | 35% | 14% | 559 | ±5 |
| West | 13% | 40% | 33% | 14% | 340 | ±6 |