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2. Views of racial inequality
Most say blacks are treated less fairly by police and justice system; less agreement over other situations
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- 2. Views of racial inequality
- Whites far more likely than blacks to say we will eventually achieve equality
- About eight-in-ten blacks say we haven’t gone far enough in giving blacks equal rights with whites
- Vast gaps between white Republicans, Democrats on views of treatment of blacks
- Whites and blacks don’t see eye to eye on whether blacks are treated less fairly in a variety of settings
- Most say blacks are treated less fairly by police and justice system; less agreement over other situations
- White Democrats much more likely than white Republicans to say discrimination is a major obstacle for black people
- Majorities who think blacks are at a disadvantage say racial discrimination, less access to good schools or jobs are major obstacles for blacks
- Half or more say being poor, Muslim, black or Hispanic puts people at a disadvantage in our society
- Nonwhites, Democrats more likely to see advantages to being white
- Blacks about twice as likely as any other racial or ethnic group to say legacy of slavery affects blacks’ position today a great deal
- About two-thirds of blacks, Asians say being black hurts people’s ability to get ahead