Divided or Together? Conflict and Cooperation between African Americans and Latinos

Authors

Kenneth J. Meier
Paula D. McClain
Jerry L. Polinard, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert D. Wrinkle, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2004

Abstract

This article examines the political relationships between Latinos and African Americans in 194 multiracial school districts. The empirical results indicate that at times the relationship between Latinos and African Americans is competitive and at times it is complimentary. When scarcity is a factor, such as in administrative and teaching positions, gains by one group often result in losses by another. When the focus changes to policy questions where scarcity is not a factor (e.g., student performance), both groups gain at the same time.

Comments

Political Research Quarterly © 2004 Sage Publications, Inc.

Recommended Citation

Meier, Kenneth J., et al. “Divided or Together? Conflict and Cooperation between African Americans and Latinos.” Political Research Quarterly, vol. 57, no. 3, 2004, pp. 399–409. https://doi.org/10.2307/3219850

Publication Title

Political Research Quarterly

DOI

10.2307/3219850