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VCF9039 Conditions Make it Difficult for Bl

QUESTION:
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1986,1990,1994:  
In past studies we have asked people why they think white people seem to 
get more of the good things in life in America-- such as better jobs and 
more money--than black people do.  These are some of the reasons given 
by both blacks and whites.  Please tell me whether you agree or disagree 
with each reason as to why white people seem to get more of the good 
things in life.  (RESPONDENT BOOKLET SHOWN TO R).
1988,1992:  
Now looking again at [respondent booklet] for your choices, here are 
several more statements.  (RESPONDENT BOOKLET SHOWN TO R).
ALL YEARS:
'Generations of slavery and discrimination have created conditions
that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of the lower
class.'

VALID_CODES:
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1.   Agree strongly
2.   Agree somewhat
3.   Neither agree nor disagree
4.   Disagree somewhat
5.   Disagree strongly
8.   DK

MISSING_CODES:
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9.   NA; no Post IW; form A (1986); form B (1990)
Inap. question not used

NOTES:
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1972 NOTE:
The 1972 version of this question was not comparable.
1988 NOTE:
Placement varied by form.

WEIGHT:
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VCF0009/VCF0009a

TYPE:
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Numeric  Dec 0

SOURCE_VARS:
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1986:  860580 
1988:  880964  
1990:  900523 
1992:  926129 
1994:  941051 
2000:  001511
2004:  045194


Walter Mebane 2005-11-03