In 2019, relatively small shares said employers should consider applicants' race and ethnicity

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June 16, 2023

Americans and affirmative action: How the public sees the consideration of race in college admissions, hiring

In 2019, relatively small shares said employers should consider applicants’ race and ethnicity

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Americans and affirmative action: How the public sees the consideration of race in college admissions, hiring
Most Americans have heard of affirmative action; opinions about it are mixed
Half of U.S. adults disapprove of selective colleges considering race and ethnicity in admissions decisions, while a third approve
In 2019, relatively small shares said employers should consider applicants’ race and ethnicity
Workers have mixed opinions on the value of different aspects of diversity where they work
Most Republicans say considering race and ethnicity in college admissions make the process less fair

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