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Some people think America should promote equal opportunity for all, that is, allowing everyone to compete for jobs and wealth on a fair and even basis. Other people think America should promote equal outcomes, that is, insuring that everyone has a decent standard of living and that there are only small differences in wealth and income betweenthe top and bottom in society. Which do you favor: promoting equal opportunity or promoting equal outcomes?
Promote equal opportunity or equal outcomes · Asked in 1 wave, 1993 · 1,606 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Promote equal oppotunity | Promote equal outcomes | Other | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 87% | 12% | 1% | 1606 | ±3 | |
| Protestant | 86% | 13% | 1% | 1025 | ±3 | |
| Catholic | 89% | 11% | 1% | 351 | ±6 | |
| Jewish † |
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 |
| 99% |
| 1% |
| – |
| 33 |
| ±19 |
| Other faith † | 86% | 10% | 4% | 42 | ±18 |
| None | 79% | 19% | 2% | 146 | ±9 |