Ty-easha’s Analysis: The Black and White of Public Opinion
Each religion, gender, culture, and most importantly race share their own views and beliefs related to society, the world, and world events. Based upon certain situations depending on that person or a group race outcomes of circumstances differ. It is believed that no two minds think alike; but what about a group of minds? Whites and Blacks tend to have different viewpoints on society and government relating to unfairness and discrimination. Whites and blacks perception of life varies but also can be similar depending on circumstances their opinions are all based upon their knowledge of the government, their life experiences, and their society.
In reading “The Black and White of Public Opinion,” by the Pew Research Center; whites and blacks shares different racial viewpoints concerning their beliefs and values, but they seem to share similar perspective relating to race and injustice. Whites and blacks felt similarly to the ideal that the government response for helping Hurricane Katrina victims would have been different they would’ve responded quicker and more efficient if most of the people living in New Orleans where white, “fewer than one-in-five whites, said that the government response would have been faster had most victims been white.” Although, most Americans both white and blacks would agree to the lateness to help Hurricane Katrina victims was, because of majority of black Americans living in New Orleans; one has to consider the communities economic and political position, and what their government is capable of doing based on the communities resources.
In doing another research among whites and blacks; Pew Research Center asked a question relating to black views on hard work and its benefits. Overall, blacks felt that benefiting from hard work and dedication is more encouraging and appreciated. “Black Americans share the general belief in the benefits of hard work–and are equally admiring of those who acquire wealth through it. And while they are far more supportive of government help for the needy than are whites, two-thirds of blacks share the concern that too many low-income people are dependent on government aid.” Black Americans have a tendency to be more approving when it comes down to working hard. They already feel that in this world they have to worker harder than Caucasians, therefore they have more appreciation on what they have been working hard for. Both whites and blacks would agree that those who are economically unstable depend highly on the government support, and feel that these individuals should not rely too much on the government instead they should be more independent.
Blacks feel that discrimination plays a major role in America’s society, because they feel they are more exposed to its injustice, “Only about three-in-ten among both blacks and whites think that discrimination is an unusual occurrence.” Although whites and blacks share different viewpoints relating to their society and culture their attitudes on the appropriate government role in America is parallel. “Both whites and non-whites with incomes of less than $20,000 are considerably more likely to agree that government should do more to help the needy than are those with higher incomes.” If an individual has a low income and is struggling to provide and support their family anyone would feel that needed support and help through the government is right and appreciated.
Each religion, gender, culture, and most importantly race share their own views and beliefs related to society, the world, and world events. Based upon certain situations depending on that person or a group race outcomes of circumstances differ. It is believed that no two minds think alike; but what about a group of minds? Whites and Blacks tend to have different viewpoints on society and government relating to unfairness and discrimination. Whites and blacks perception of life varies but also can be similar depending on circumstances their opinions are all based upon their knowledge of the government, their life experiences, and their society.
In reading “The Black and White of Public Opinion,” by the Pew Research Center; whites and blacks shares different racial viewpoints concerning their beliefs and values, but they seem to share similar perspective relating to race and injustice. Whites and blacks felt similarly to the ideal that the government response for helping Hurricane Katrina victims would have been different they would’ve responded quicker and more efficient if most of the people living in New Orleans where white, “fewer than one-in-five whites, said that the government response would have been faster had most victims been white.” Although, most Americans both white and blacks would agree to the lateness to help Hurricane Katrina victims was, because of majority of black Americans living in New Orleans; one has to consider the communities economic and political position, and what their government is capable of doing based on the communities resources.
In doing another research among whites and blacks; Pew Research Center asked a question relating to black views on hard work and its benefits. Overall, blacks felt that benefiting from hard work and dedication is more encouraging and appreciated. “Black Americans share the general belief in the benefits of hard work–and are equally admiring of those who acquire wealth through it. And while they are far more supportive of government help for the needy than are whites, two-thirds of blacks share the concern that too many low-income people are dependent on government aid.” Black Americans have a tendency to be more approving when it comes down to working hard. They already feel that in this world they have to worker harder than Caucasians, therefore they have more appreciation on what they have been working hard for. Both whites and blacks would agree that those who are economically unstable depend highly on the government support, and feel that these individuals should not rely too much on the government instead they should be more independent.
Blacks feel that discrimination plays a major role in America’s society, because they feel they are more exposed to its injustice, “Only about three-in-ten among both blacks and whites think that discrimination is an unusual occurrence.” Although whites and blacks share different viewpoints relating to their society and culture their attitudes on the appropriate government role in America is parallel. “Both whites and non-whites with incomes of less than $20,000 are considerably more likely to agree that government should do more to help the needy than are those with higher incomes.” If an individual has a low income and is struggling to provide and support their family anyone would feel that needed support and help through the government is right and appreciated.
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