Class differences in racial attitudes: a divided black America?

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An analysis of data from the 1979-1980 National Survey of Black Americans showed significant differences in the way blacks of different social classes view race. Black Americans were found to identify more closely with blacks in Africa than with white Americans. In the area of political activism, those in the middle class were observed to be more active than those in the lower class. Differences in racial attitudes were also observed among blacks living in different regions. These findings reinforce the theory that social divisiveness exists among blacks in the United States.

African Americans, Social classes, Social class

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Asian Americans as a model minority: self-perceptions and perceptions by other racial groups

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A study was conducted on Asian Americans's self-perceptions and the perceptions of various racial groups on whether Asian Americans are a model minority. Perceptions examined involve expectations of future career success, preparedness for college and motivation. Results show that Asian Americans believe they are more prepared, motivated and are more likely to succeed than whites. Whites, Native Americans, Hispanics and African Americans also believe that Asian Americans are superior to whites in all three categories.

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Persistence and change in Asian identity among children of intermarried couples

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An analysis of the survival of ethnicity among multiracial people in the US, particularly among the children of Asian-Anglo couples, reveals that the majority of these offsprings of biracial parents had Anglo ethnic identities. Using a multilevel model, the ethnic identification of 913 oldest children from three to 17 years old of Anglo Asian couples in California was examined. Factors related to the ethnic identity of children are also identified.

Social aspects, Group identity, Social identity, Ethnicity, Racially mixed people

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