Blacks and the American Ethos: A Reevaluation of Existing Theories.

Torrance, Caroline

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ERIC Number: EJ422230

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Publication Date: 1990

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Blacks and the American Ethos: A Reevaluation of Existing Theories.

Torrance, Caroline

Journal of Black Studies, v21 n1 p72-86 Sep 1990

Uses the responses of 100 Black college students to study the reasons why Blacks support the capitalist ideals of American society. Concludes that Blacks support the ideal of economic individualism but do not support the ideal of equal economic opportunity. (FMW)

Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Capitalism, College Students, Economic Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Questionnaires, Self Determination

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Language: English

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