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Now I will a list of reasons some people give to explain why there are poor people in this country. Please tell me whether you feel each of these is very important, somewhat important, or not important in explaining why there are poor people in this country. A. Failure of society to provide good schools for many Americans
Poor schools as a cause of poverty · Asked in 1 wave, 1990 · 1,372 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very important | Somewhat important | Not important | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 37% | 38% | 25% | 1372 | ±3 | |
| Men | 35% | 41% | 25% | 604 | ±4 | |
| Women | 40% | 36% | 24% | 768 | ±4 |
General Social Survey 1990 · 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 1990 | 1990-02-06 to 1990-04-22 | face to face | 1,372 | 1,372 |