Affirmative Action Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank

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Active filter: Some people argue that affirmative action can help eliminate the problem of discrimination in gender and race. - Neutral
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Survey Background Information

Gender?

MaleData Graph (4; 36%)Gender? - Stats Chart
FemaleData Graph (7; 64%)
OtherData Graph (0; 0%)

If your answer to "Gender" was "Optional" please specify.

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Age?

Under 21Data Graph (3; 27%)Age? - Stats Chart
21 � 25Data Graph (6; 55%)
26 � 30Data Graph (1; 9%)
31 � 35Data Graph (1; 9%)
36 � 40Data Graph (0; 0%)
Over 40Data Graph (0; 0%)

Ethnicity/race?

African or BlackData Graph (2; 18%)Ethnicity/race? - Stats Chart
Asian, EasternData Graph (1; 9%)
Asian, CentralData Graph (0; 0%)
Asian, SouthernData Graph (0; 0%)
European or WhiteData Graph (6; 55%)
Hispanic or Latino/aData Graph (2; 18%)
Middle EasternerData Graph (0; 0%)
Native AmericanData Graph (0; 0%)
OtherData Graph (0; 0%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)

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Religious affiliation?

AgnosticData Graph (0; 0%)Religious affiliation? - Stats Chart
AnglicanData Graph (0; 0%)
AtheistData Graph (1; 9%)
BaptistData Graph (2; 18%)
BuddhistData Graph (0; 0%)
Christian OrthodoxData Graph (1; 9%)
ConfuscistData Graph (0; 0%)
Church of Latter Day SaintsData Graph (0; 0%)
DeistData Graph (0; 0%)
EpiscopalianData Graph (0; 0%)
Greek OrthodoxData Graph (0; 0%)
HinduData Graph (0; 0%)
JewData Graph (3; 27%)
LutheranData Graph (0; 0%)
MethodistData Graph (0; 0%)
MuslimData Graph (0; 0%)
New AgeData Graph (0; 0%)
PaganData Graph (0; 0%)
PentacostalData Graph (0; 0%)
PresbyterianData Graph (1; 9%)
Roman CatholicData Graph (2; 18%)
Seventh Day AdventistData Graph (0; 0%)
TaoistData Graph (0; 0%)
WiccaData Graph (0; 0%)
OtherData Graph (0; 0%)
Do not knowData Graph (1; 9%)

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Are you a citizen of the United States?

YesData Graph (11; 100%)Are you a citizen of the United States? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (0; 0%)

What is your current socioeconomic class?

Upper ClassData Graph (0; 0%)What is your current socioeconomic class? - Stats Chart
Upper Middle ClassData Graph (3; 27%)
Middle ClassData Graph (5; 45%)
Lower Middle ClassData Graph (2; 18%)
Working ClassData Graph (0; 0%)
Do Not KnowData Graph (1; 9%)
Not ApplicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Survey Questions

Do you agree with affirmative action based on gender for hiring?

YesData Graph (7; 64%)Do you agree with affirmative action based on gender for hiring? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (4; 36%)
I don't knowData Graph (0; 0%)

Have you ever felt discriminated against at work?

YesData Graph (6; 55%)Have you ever felt discriminated against at work? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (4; 36%)
I don't knowData Graph (1; 9%)

Do you believe that minorities are treated as "equals" by white Americans today?

YesData Graph (5; 45%)Do you believe that minorities are treated as "equals" by white Americans today? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (6; 55%)
i don't knowData Graph (0; 0%)

Do you think that it it important to promote racial diversity?

YesData Graph (7; 64%)Do you think that it it important to promote racial diversity? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (3; 27%)
I don't knowData Graph (1; 9%)

Do you think there is racial diversity in your school/workplace?

YesData Graph (4; 36%)Do you think there is racial diversity in your school/workplace? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (6; 55%)
I don't knowData Graph (1; 9%)

Do you think there is gender diversity in your school/workplace?

YesData Graph (4; 36%)Do you think there is gender diversity in your school/workplace? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (6; 55%)
I don't knowData Graph (1; 9%)

Do you think that affirmative action is an effective method to achieve racial and gender equality?

YesData Graph (6; 55%)Do you think that affirmative action is an effective method to achieve racial and gender equality? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (5; 45%)
I don't knowData Graph (0; 0%)

Do you agree with affirmative action based on gender for college admission?

Strongly agreeData Graph (3; 27%)Do you agree with affirmative action based on gender for college admission? - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (2; 18%)
NeutralData Graph (0; 0%)
DisagreeData Graph (4; 36%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (2; 18%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Affirmative action is a fair policy for schools.

Strongly agreeData Graph (1; 9%)Affirmative action is a fair policy for schools. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (2; 18%)
NeutralData Graph (2; 18%)
DisagreeData Graph (4; 36%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (2; 18%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

In the United States there is presently no racial discrimination.

Strongly agreeData Graph (1; 9%)In the United States there is presently no racial discrimination. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (1; 9%)
NeutralData Graph (3; 27%)
DisagreeData Graph (5; 45%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 9%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

What places/organizations should have affirmative action policies?

Work PlaceData Graph (5; 45%)What places/organizations should have affirmative action policies? - Stats Chart
Government Work PlaceData Graph (5; 45%)
SchoolsData Graph (5; 45%)
ScholarshipsData Graph (5; 45%)
ApplicationsData Graph (2; 18%)
EverywhereData Graph (2; 18%)
Public AreasData Graph (1; 9%)

In the United States there is presently no gender discrimination.

Strongly agreeData Graph (0; 0%)In the United States there is presently no gender discrimination. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (2; 18%)
NeutralData Graph (3; 27%)
DisagreeData Graph (3; 27%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (2; 18%)
Do not knowData Graph (1; 9%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

It is fair to consider race and/or gender in addition to qualifications when hiring employees.

Strongly agreeData Graph (2; 18%)It is fair to consider race and/or gender in addition to qualifications when hiring employees. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (4; 36%)
NeutralData Graph (0; 0%)
DisagreeData Graph (3; 27%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (2; 18%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Some people argue that affirmative action policies are racist.

Strongly agreeData Graph (2; 18%)Some people argue that affirmative action policies are racist. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (4; 36%)
NeutralData Graph (2; 18%)
DisagreeData Graph (1; 9%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (2; 18%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Employers are expected to hire the "less qualified" over the "more qualified" to meet affirmative action goals?

Strongly agreeData Graph (1; 9%)Employers are expected to hire the "less qualified" over the "more qualified" to meet affirmative ac - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (6; 55%)
NeutralData Graph (2; 18%)
DisagreeData Graph (1; 9%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 9%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Affirmative Actions programs should be continued in the future.

Strongly agreeData Graph (2; 18%) Affirmative Actions programs should be continued in the future. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (1; 9%)
NeutralData Graph (1; 9%)
DisagreeData Graph (6; 55%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 9%)
Do not knowData Graph (0; 0%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Hiring, promotions and college admission should be based strictly on merit and qualifications.

Strongly agreeData Graph (2; 18%)Hiring, promotions and college admission should be based strictly on merit and qualifications. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (2; 18%)
NeutralData Graph (3; 27%)
DisagreeData Graph (3; 27%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (0; 0%)
Do not knowData Graph (1; 9%)
Not applicableData Graph (0; 0%)

Will affirmative action result in "reverse discrimination?"

YesData Graph (2; 18%)Will affirmative action result in "reverse discrimination?" - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (8; 73%)
I don't knowData Graph (1; 9%)

In order to give minorities more opportunity, do you believe race or gender should be a factor when deciding who is promoted and hired?

YesData Graph (3; 27%)In order to give minorities more opportunity, do you believe race or gender should be a factor when - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (6; 55%)
I don't knowData Graph (2; 18%)
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