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Since the 1920's soc sci opinion in the US has undergone a complete reversal from general acceptance to an almost unanimous rejection of the theory of racial inferiority of Negroes. IQ tests focused measurement of inferiority on intelligence which at first seemed to support 'what everyone already knew.' Historical background of the question & reasons for the changes are noted. Although diff's of opinion persist, soc sci'ts generally assume soc rather than genetic causes for soc & cultural diff's. A signif cohort of synthesizers, while rejecting the false antithesis of heredity vs environment, propose res in test situations which raise (or lower) 'intelligence as measured. ' This marks the close of the past controversy & indicates a shift to a new area of inquiry. AA.

Abstract—Governmental programs proposing rental supplements for low‐income families assume that social and economic conditions of these families may be improved by such subsidy. However, this assumption has not been adequately tested by social science research. Data presented here were gathered at an urban renewal relocation housing project in Lubbock, Texas, and suggest that when families who, before urban renewal, were self‐sufficient in slum housing are forced into welfare situations because of rent subsidy programs, dissatisfaction with relocation facilities results. The data also indicate that dissatisfaction is correlated positively with the number of persons in the household, the age of residents, and socioeconomic status.