How Catholics around the world see same-sex marriage, homosexuality
Pope Francis made news recently by voicing his support for same-sex civil unions. The statement struck observers as a shift for the Vatican.
Key facts about women’s suffrage around the world, a century after U.S. ratified 19th Amendment
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
Religiously unaffiliated people more likely than those with a religion to lean left, accept homosexuality
In most of the 18 countries analyzed, religiously unaffiliated adults were more likely to say homosexuality should be accepted by society.
Voters’ Attitudes About Race and Gender Are Even More Divided Than in 2016
Across a range of political values – around race, gender and family, immigration and religion – there are stark contrasts between voters who support Donald Trump and those planning to vote for Joe Biden in November.
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Say Dating Has Gotten Harder for Most People in the Last 10 Years
A majority of women say they have experienced harassing behavior from someone they went on a date with.
Men and women in the U.S. continue to differ in voter turnout rate, party identification
In every U.S. presidential election dating back to 1984, women reported having turned out to vote at slightly higher rates than men.
Key takeaways on Americans’ views on gender equality a century after U.S. women gained the right to vote
A majority of Americans say the country still hasn’t gone far enough in giving women equal rights with men.
Most Americans support gender equality, even if they don’t identify as feminists
Many of the values of the feminist movement have been accepted across the political spectrum in the United States.
Activism on gender equality differs widely by education among Democratic women
54% of U.S. adults have expressed their opinion about gender or gender equality in conversations with family and friends.
61% of U.S. women say ‘feminist’ describes them well; many see feminism as empowering, polarizing
A century after the 19th Amendment was passed, Americans differ over how well the term “feminism” describes them and how they see the movement.
