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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. C. America has an open society. What one achieves in life no longer depends on one's family background, but on the abilities one has and the education one acquires.
Achievement depends on education and ability, not family · 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 | 41% | 45% | 13% | 1% | 1473 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 44% | 42% | 12% | 1% | 295 | ±7 | |
| Midwest |
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 |
| 33% |
| 48% |
| 17% |
| 1% |
| 416 |
| ±6 |
| South | 36% | 52% | 11% | 1% | 495 | ±5 |
| West | 56% | 31% | 12% | 2% | 267 | ±7 |