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Blacks and the Environment

Toward an Explanation of the Concern and Action Gap between Blacks and Whites

Dorceta E. Taylor

In the past, social psychological and cultural theories have been used to explain why blacks display lower levels of environmental concern than whites. The article argues that the environmental concern gap that exists between blacks and whites can be better understood by exploring the gap that exists between concern and action. In addition, several factors that influence the existence of an action gap, and the extent to which black groups can be mobilized around environmental issues, are identified. They are (1) level and type of affiliation with voluntary associations, (2) political efficacy, (3) recognition of advocacy channels, (4) access, (5) acquisition of social prerequisites, (6) psychological factors, (7) collective action, and (8) resource mobilization.

Environment and Behavior, Vol. 21, No. 2, 175-205 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/0013916589212003
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