Did Busing Turn Kids Into Democrats?
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Busing's Political Legacy
This chapter examines the lasting effects of busing on political affiliations, particularly its significant influence on voter behavior towards the Democratic Party over decades. Through analysis of voter registration data, the discussion reveals complexities related to survey response reliability and demographic variabilities. It highlights how formative experiences during adolescence, especially in diverse educational settings, shape political identities, yet also questions the expected changes in racial attitudes following such interactions.
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