The Public and Disadvantage-Based Affirmative Action: An Early Assessment

In: Social science quarterly, Band 78, Heft 4, S. 1011-1022

Abstract

Examines public opinion regarding a proposed affirmative action program based on disadvantage rather than on race or gender, drawing on data from a nationwide 1995 Los Angeles Times telephone survey of 1,099 registered voters. Results indicate that a disadvantage-based affirmative action program attracts no more support than does a traditional one. Those who support disadvantage-based affirmative action want it to be a supplement, not an alternative, to traditional affirmative action programs. Policy implications are discussed. 3 Tables, 1 Figure, 13 References. Adapted from the source document.