ERIC Number: ED386612
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 65
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Indiana Youth Poll: Youths' Views of Racism, Sexism and Poverty.
Erickson, Judith B.; And Others
Nearly 1,600 youths from across Indiana took part in this poll about prejudicial attitudes and behaviors toward others. More than 8 in 10 students reported that racist attitudes were found among students in their schools. Many described tensions and some open conflict as outcomes of racist attitudes held by both white students and students of color. Still, 82 percent of the respondents felt that minorities who worked hard had an average or better chance of getting ahead. Sexism was also reported to be widespread, although 6 in 10 respondents said they did not feel personally affected by it. Similar proportions of males and females reported positive and negative impacts stemming from gender. Questions about poverty revealed that most respondents broadly over- or underestimated both the federal poverty level and the proportion of Indiana youths living below the poverty line. "Youthism," or adults' negative attitudes toward young people, also was explored. Many students ascribed negative attitudes to these adults. Many students felt there were no real solutions to these prejudicial attitudes and behaviors in their schools. Most, however, felt that attitude change had to come from individual willingness to learn to respect and accept others for who they are. The individual and group questionnaires are included. (KW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Discrimination, Attitude Measures, Economically Disadvantaged, High School Students, Intergroup Relations, Poverty, Racial Bias, Racial Relations, Sex Bias, Sex Discrimination, Social Attitudes, Social Bias, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys, Surveys
Indiana Youth Institute, 333 N. Alabama, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2151 ($7.50 plus $3 postage and handling).
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Indiana Youth Inst., Indianapolis.
Identifiers - Location: Indiana
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