Debunking the Myth That All Is Well in the Home of "Brown v. Topeka Board of Education": A Study of Perceived Discrimination

This article examines perceived discrimination in Topeka, Kansas, which is home to the landmark Supreme Court Decision "Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education." Using data from a 21-item survey questionnaire and nine focus groups, this article describes perceptions of discrimination among cit...

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Published in:Journal of black studies 2006-07, Vol.36 (6), p.793-814
Main Authors: Birzer, Michael L., Ellis, Richard B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Communities
Criminal justice
Discrimination
Economic discrimination
Employment discrimination
Focus groups
Gender discrimination
Perception
Perceptions
Polls & surveys
Prejudices
Racial discrimination
Sexual orientation
Social discrimination
Social policy
Supreme Court decisions
Topeka Kansas
United States
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Summary:This article examines perceived discrimination in Topeka, Kansas, which is home to the landmark Supreme Court Decision "Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education." Using data from a 21-item survey questionnaire and nine focus groups, this article describes perceptions of discrimination among citizens. The findings suggest that a significant portion of participants have experienced some form of discrimination. Quantitative and qualitative data reveal that significant levels of perceived discrimination have been experienced across all population groups. The authors draw from the normative theory of discrimination in the interpretation of the data. This article concludes by suggesting policy recommendations that may be a start for effective remedies that aim to minimize perceived discrimination in this community.
ISSN:0021-9347
1552-4566
DOI:10.1177/0021934705278410