GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

536. Some people say that it is only fair in a society liek 
ours, people holding public office should have roughly the same 
racial or ethnic background as the population as a whole. So, 
for example, if 30% of the people were Hispanic, then 30% of the 
public officials should be Hispanic as well. Others say that in 
choosing people for public office they should be considered 
purely on the basis of ability without regard to their ethnic or 
racial background. Let me ask you abou these ideas in several 
different areas: b. What about teachers in public schools or 
universities? Should they have roughly the same racial or ethnic 
background as their students, or should they be considered 
purely on the basis of their ability without regard to their 
racial or ethnic background?

536. Some people say that it is only fair in a society liek 
ours, people holding public office should have roughly the same 
racial or ethnic background as the population as a whole. So, 
for example, if 30% of the people were Hispanic, then 30% of the 
public officials should be Hispanic as well. Others say that in 
choosing people for public office they should be considered 
purely on the basis of ability without regard to their ethnic or 
racial background. Let me ask you abou these ideas in several 
different areas: c. What about students in medical, law, and 
other professional schools? Should they have roughly the same 
racial or ethnic background as the people in their area, or 
should they be considered purely ont he basis of their ability 
without regard to their racial or ethnic background?

537. In history classes in high school and college, do the 
experiences of racial and ethnic minority groups in America 
recieve too much attention now, too little attention, or about 
the right amount?

538. Some people say that when the experience of a racial or 
ethnic minority group is taught in high school or college, it 
should be taught by a teacher from that group. Do you strongly 
agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree?

539a. Do you think that white people in this country get much 
more attention from government than they deserve, more attention 
than they deserve, about the right amount of attention, less 
attention than they deserve, or much less attention from 
government than they deserve?

539b. Do you think that blacks in this country get much more 
attention from government than they deserve, more attention than 
they deserve, about the right amount of attention, less 
attention than they deserve, or much less attention from 
government than they deserve?

539c. Do you think that Hispanic Americans in this country get 
much more attention from government than they deserve, more 
attention than they deserve, about the right amount of 
attention, less attention than they deserve, or much less 
attention from government than they deserve?

539a. Do you think that Asian Americans in this country get much 
more attention from government than they deserve, more attention 
than they deserve, about the right amount of attention, less 
attention than they deserve, or much less attention from 
government than they deserve?