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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. B. In the United States there are still great differences between social levels, and what one can achieve in life depends mainly upon one's family background.
Achievement depends on family background · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 1,473 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 9% | 35% | 33% | 23% | 1473 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 11% | 38% | 31% | 20% | 545 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 1984 · 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 1984 | 1984-02-06 to 1984-04-20 | face to face | 1,473 | 1,473 |
| 8% |
| 34% |
| 34% |
| 24% |
| 528 |
| ±6 |
| Republicans | 7% | 33% | 34% | 27% | 370 | ±6 |