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April 24, 2019

Americans See Advantages and Challenges in Country’s Growing Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Many say diversity makes it harder for policymakers to solve problems

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Americans See Advantages and Challenges in Country’s Growing Racial and Ethnic Diversity
About half of white Republicans say it would bother them at least some to hear a foreign language in public
About one-in-four whites have a lot of daily interaction with blacks, Hispanics
Among whites, views of neighborhood diversity vary by age, education and partisanship
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More than half say students should go to schools in their local community, even if less diverse
Relatively small shares say employers should consider applicants’ race and ethnicity
About half say it’s very important for employers to promote workplace diversity
More than six-in-ten say racial and ethnic diversity has a positive impact on the country’s culture
Majorities of whites, blacks and Hispanics say racial and ethnic diversity is very good for the country
Majorities say race, ethnicity shouldn’t be considered in hiring and promotions
Even in least diverse neighborhoods, Americans are generally satisfied with the racial mix in their community
More than half say students should go to schools in their local community, even if less diverse
Even in least diverse neighborhoods, Americans are generally satisfied with the racial mix in their community
About one-in-four whites have a lot of daily interaction with blacks, Hispanics
About half of white Republicans say it would bother them at least some to hear a foreign language in public
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