April 5-11, 2012: University of Phoenix/National Journal Next America Poll—Nationwide poll on Americans۪ perceptions of the causes of the racial income gap and achievement gap.
(As you may know, the average income for Hispanic familiesis only about two-thirds as high as it is for white families. Please tell me ifyou think each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not areason Hispanic incomes are so much lower.) What about…poverty, crime, andpoor schools in neighborhoods where many Hispanics live make it hard for peopleto get ahead?
54% Major reason
26% Minor reason
15% Not a reason
5% Don۪t know/Refused
Surveyby University of Phoenix, National Journal. Methodology: Conducted by PrincetonSurvey Research Associates International, April 5 – April 11, 2012 and based on1,308 telephone interviews. Sample: National adult. The sample included callback interviews with African-Americans and Hispanics who participated inprevious PSRAI surveys. 652 respondents were interviewed on a landlinetelephone, and 656 were interviewed on a cell phone, including 302 who had nolandline telephone. [USPSRA.041812UPNJ.R12E]
(As you mayknow, a much smaller percentage of African-American and Hispanic young peoplegraduate from high school and obtain college degrees, compared to whites andAsians. Please tell me if you think each of the following is a major reason, aminor reason, or not a reason that African-American and Hispanic young peopledon’t do as well in school.) What about…poverty and crime in their neighborhoodsmake it hard for them to learn?