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Deep Divisions in Americans’ Views of Nation’s Racial History – and How To Address It
Since 2016, rise in share of Democrats who say White people benefit from advantages that Black people lack
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- Deep Divisions in Americans’ Views of Nation’s Racial History – and How To Address It
- Wide racial, partisan gaps on whether more attention to the history of racism in the U.S. is good for society
- Those who say ‘a lot’ more is needed to ensure racial equality are split over what needs to be done to make changes
- Majority of Black Americans say most U.S. institutions and laws need to be completely rebuilt because they are fundamentally biased against some groups
- Republicans more likely than Democrats to see a lot of progress on race in the last 50 years; Democrats more likely to say a lot more needs to be done
- Since 2016, rise in share of Democrats who say White people benefit from advantages that Black people lack
- About half of U.S. adults say the country has made ‘a lot’ of progress toward racial equality and a similar share says a lot more needs to be done
- Those who say a lot of progress has been made on racial equality are least likely to say a lot more needs to be done
- A majority of Black adults say most U.S. laws and institutions need to be rebuilt to ensure racial equality
- Black Democrats more likely than White, Hispanic and Asian Democrats to say most U.S. laws and major institutions need to be completely rebuilt to ensure equality for Americans of all racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Democrats view increased attention to U.S. history of racism positively; Republicans are far more skeptical
- Republicans’ views of increased public attention to the history of racism differ by age and ethnicity
- Large majority of Black adults say White people benefit ‘a great deal’ from societal advantages that Black people do not have
- Democrats increasingly say White people benefit ‘a great deal’ from advantages that Black people do not have; little change in Republicans’ opinions