Some Asian societies split on whether it’s more important to say one’s opinion or to preserve harmony | Pew Research Center

June 3, 2024

6. Religion, politics and society

Some Asian societies split on whether it’s more important to say one’s opinion or to preserve harmony

Some Asian societies split on whether it’s more important to say one’s opinion or to preserve harmony

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Some Asian societies split on whether it’s more important to say one’s opinion or to preserve harmony

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6. Religion, politics and society
In East Asia and Vietnam, people are more likely to say religion helps society than to say it’s important in their own lives
Two-thirds of South Koreans say religion helps society by giving people meaning and purpose
33% of Japanese adults say religion encourages violent thinking
Relatively few in East Asia and neighboring Vietnam say religious leaders should be involved in politics
81% of adults in Hong Kong say people should be able to publicly criticize the government
Some Asian societies split on whether it’s more important to say one’s opinion or to preserve harmony
Across the region, young adults are more likely than older adults to say people should be allowed to criticize the government …
67% of Japanese adults say the future will be better if their society is open to change
In East Asia and Vietnam, younger adults are more likely to say their societies would be better off if there is openness to change