Changes in Black and White Perceptions of the Army's Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Programs--1972 to 1974.
Abstract
The sharp pervasive differences which existed between the perceptions held by black and white personnel regarding race relations and equal opportunity in the Army in 1972 were substantially present in 1974, although almost all of the changes which occurred were in the direction of reducing the differences. Although less than in 1972, blacks continue to see a great deal of racial discrimination, especially in regard to their opportunities for promotion and in the administration of military justice. Blacks see the state of race relations in the Army as more favorable than in 1972. The perceived extent of command support for EOT programs has increased since 1972 although both races see such support as modest. Large numbers of black and white personnel continue to report that they personally have benefited from the Army race relations training program. At the same time, however, there is still an absence of any widespread feelings that such programs will achieve the objectives set for them. Utilization of specific EOT programs has not increased with the level of awareness of these programs; the level of satisfaction among users of the programs is lower than in 1972. In general, the findings from the 1974 survey closely parallel and support those from the 1972 survey. However, many of the differences which can be discerned across the two years are in the direction of a coming together of black and white perceptions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA077987
Entities
People
- Dale K. Brown
- James A. Thomas
- Peter G. Nordlie