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   Questionnaire

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We have created this questionnaire to gather and compile information on attitudes and beliefs about African and Irish Americans but also to create a much needed dialog on this subject. Please indicate, in the space provided at the bottom of this questionnaire, if you would be interested in being contacted.

  1. Of what heritage are you?

  2. Sex: M F

  3. Age: Under 21 21-44 45-64 65 & Over

  4. Education (completed): HS College Graduate


    Please indicate after statements 5 thru 10, the number that most closely reflects your attitude/beliefs:

    1 = agree strongly 4 = disagree somewhat
    2 = agree somewhat 5 = disagree strongly
    3 = neither agree or disagree 6= no opinion


  5. Ethnic identity is important in the U.S.
    1 2 3 4 5 6

  6. Irish Americans are a respected ethnic group.
    1 2 3 4 5 6

  7. African Americans are a respected ethnic group.
    1 2 3 4 5 6

  8. Irish Americans experience discrimination in the U.S.
    1 2 3 4 5 6

  9. African Americans experience discrimination in the U.S.
    1 2 3 4 5 6

  10. Racial differences are a problem in the U.S.
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  11. Ethnic groups have historically used different institutions/associations as a means to enter American life. Which of the following do you deem the most effective means? Rank from 1(most) to 5 (least).

    Politics
    Sports
    Arts and/or entertainment
    Business or/or Labor
    Military

  12. Institutional and self help programs/undertakings often facilitate the entry of ethnic groups into American life. Which of the following efforts do you consider the most important in this regard? Rank from 1(most) to 5 (least).

    Affirmative action
    Ethnic parochial schools
    Diverse neighborhoods
    Personal friendships
    Government leadership

  13. Prejudice often keeps an ethnic group from being accepted in America. Which of the following characteristics/conditions are most likely to cause prejudice? Rank from 1(most) to 5 (least).

    Lack of adequate formal education
    Lack of understanding/knowledge of ethnic groups
    Attitudes learned from parents
    The desire to have others inferior to you
    Concern about sharing the "economic pie"

Please let us know if you have any comments about this survey or if you wish to be informed of our results after the survey has been compiled.




Name:


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Email address (optional):




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