The Rachel Dolezal Question: Were Her Actions Acceptable?
by SavvyRoo on Jun 25, 2015 | Views: 172 | Score: 0
Unacceptable | Not sure / No opinion | Acceptable | |
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White Americans | 73 | 14 | 13 |
Black Americans | 51 | 18 | 31 |
Is it acceptable or unacceptable for Rachel Dolezal to identify as a black woman when both of her parents are white?
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Sources:
today.yougov.com
Rachel Dolezal made waves last week when the story broke that despite her claims of African American heritage, both of her parents are Caucasian. Interestingly, black Americans are much more open to the idea of Dolezal's shifting identity than white Americans. About one third of black Americans are accepting of her decision to identify with their race despite the fact that she is indeed naturally a white woman.