GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

520a. What about "undocumented aliens," that is, those who have 
immigrated to this country illegally? 3. Should they be entitled 
to have their children continue to qualify as American citizens 
if born in the United States, or not?

531. Now I'm going to read you some statements and would like to 
get your reaction to them. After I read each statement, please 
tell me if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor 
disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the satement. a. 
Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal 
rights.

531. Now I'm going to read you some statements and would like to 
get your reaction to them. After I read each statement, please 
tell me if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor 
disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the satement. b. 
The Irish, Italians, Jews, and many other minorities overcame 
prejudice and worked their way up. Today's immigrants should do 
the same without any special favors.

532a. What do you think the chances are these days that a white 
person won't get admitted to a college or university program 
while an equally or less qualified black person gets admitted 
instead?

533a. What do you think the chances are these days that a white 
person won't get admitted to a college or university program 
while a less qualified black person gets admitted instead?

533b. What do you think the chances are these days that a white 
person won't get a job or promotion while a less qualified black 
person gets one instead?

534. Some people say that because of past discrimination, blacks 
should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say 
that such preference in hiring and promotion of blacks is wrong 
because it discriminates against others. What about your opinion 
- are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of 
blacks? Do you favor/oppose preference in hiring and promotion 
strongly or not strongly?

535. Do you feel that people are best represented in politics by 
leaders from their own racial or ethnic background, or doesn't 
the leader's background make very much difference?

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: a. What about the people in Congress? Should 
they have the same racial or ethnic background as their 
constituents, or should they be considered purely ont he 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: 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?