White racial attitudes over time: Data from the General Social Survey
Review of General Social Survey data from 1972 to 2008, which furnishes the most precise record available on trends in American attitudes on issues of race.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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Uncovering the origins of the gender gap in political ambition
2014 study in American Political Science Review showing that women are seldom encouraged as much as men to run for office at an early age.
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Key demographic trends to know: Research talks on race, aging, immigration, urbanization
2014 selection of videos of academic researchers discussing the long-term impacts of demographic changes, both globally and in the United States.
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Women, leadership and the “glass cliff”: Research roundup
2013 review of research on how women leaders can be set up to work under difficult conditions that can lead to dissatisfaction and higher turnover.
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Public attitudes toward immigration: Research review
2014 study from Stanford and Georgetown demonstrating that attitudes toward immigration are seldom driven by economic factors and are more likely explained by cultural factors.
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How to increase voter participation in low-turnout communities: Research brief
2014 research brief on the effectiveness of get-out-the-vote strategies, by Melissa R. Michelson of Menlo College and the Scholars Strategy Network.
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Disaster recovery in black and white: A comparison of New Orleans and Gulfport
2014 study in the American Review of Public Administration on the impact of race, poverty and disaster aid on economic recovery after a natural disaster.
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When and why minority legislators matter
2014 study in the Annual Review of Political Science assessing whether officeholders of racial or ethnic minorities better represents the interests of constituents from those minorities.
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The effects of contraception on female poverty
2014 study in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management explores whether having legal access to contraception can improve the prospects of lower-income women.
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A “majority-minority” America, and perceived status threat by white citizens
2014 study in Psychological Science on the potential social and political responses of white Americans to future demographic shifts.
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