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Blacks and Hispanics in Urban Politics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2014

Kenneth R. Mladenka
Kenneth R. Mladenka
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Texas A&M University
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Abstract

Are local political institutions responsive to the demands of racial minorities for a more equitable share of scarce public resources? Does an enhanced political presence improve black and Hispanic prospects in the struggle for public jobs? Based upon data for 1200 cities, my analysis reveals that while minority council members make a substantial contribution to employment success, minority mayors do not. For blacks, an interactive effect was also discovered for the relationship between the level of political representation, governmental structure, and employment outcomes. This research reveals that the political process does work. However, its effectiveness for minorities is mediated by a complex of factors that includes an interaction between political power, racial polarization, and the nature of local political institutions.

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American Political Science Review , Volume 83 , Issue 1 , March 1989 , pp. 165 - 191
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Copyright © American Political Science Association 1989

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