By S.M. Miller (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Polls, such as this one on “Deep Divisions, Shared Destiny,” report the low (5%) margin of error of their study. Like many other polls, they neglect to point out that this error margin applies to the study as a whole. The margin of error for each of the three racial-ethnic groups, the sub-samples, may be larger … [Read more...] about “Racial-Ethnic Destinies” by S. M. Miller (May-June 2008 P&R Issue)
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“A Single Census Question To Measure To Measure Race, Spanish-Orgin and Ancestry” by Reynolds Farley (January-February 1995 P&R Issue)
By Reynolds Farley (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The Censuses of l980 and 1990 asked distinct questions about race, Spanish-origin and ancestry. This permits us to describe the vibrant tessellation resulting from the many cultures, ethnicities and linguistic groups now represented in the United States. We also have the detailed data required by the Voting … [Read more...] about “A Single Census Question To Measure To Measure Race, Spanish-Orgin and Ancestry” by Reynolds Farley (January-February 1995 P&R Issue)
Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
I think the term "permanent racism" is unacceptable, not because I disagree with the assertion that racial inequality is a persistent feature of U.S. society, but because the choice of words makes racial injustice appear immutable and the goal of meaningful progressive social change appear unachievable. My reading of U.S. history, and an understanding of my family's past, tell … [Read more...] about Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
