Gender & LGBTQ

Thirteen voting members of the 118th Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – the highest number of openly LGB members in history.

Around two-thirds of Black Democrats (66%) say that whether someone is a man or woman is determined by their sex at birth.

Women make up 28% of all members of the 118th Congress, a considerable increase from where things stood even a decade ago.

37% of Americans have a negative view of the impact of same-sex marriage being legal, with 19% saying it is very bad for society.

Republican and Democratic parents differ widely over what their children should learn at school about gender identity, slavery and other topics, but they are equally satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.

Widespread child care challenges from the coronavirus pandemic lasted into 2021 for some U.S. parents.

Most say that, compared with five years ago, those who commit sexual harassment or assault at work are more likely to be held responsible and those who report it are more likely to be believed.

Women have overtaken men and now account for more than half (50.7%) of the college-educated labor force in the United States.

Men who describe themselves as gay or bisexual are more likely to say they have received or intend to get a monkeypox vaccine.

On a couple of policies related to transgender people, there is some agreement among Americans, but views of other policies are more divided.