Wide partisan gaps in views of people being ‘too easily offended’ and people saying ‘things that are very offensive’

Home Research Topics Politics & Policy Political Issues Discrimination & Prejudice

December 13, 2021

For many Americans, views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut

Wide partisan gaps in views of people being ‘too easily offended’ and people saying ‘things that are very offensive’

Download

Wide partisan gaps in views of people being ‘too easily offended’ and people saying ‘things that are very offensive’

Attachment Info

For many Americans, views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut
Plurality of Americans see both saying offensive things and being too easily offended as major problems
White and Black Americans diverge on whether saying offensive things, being too easily offended are major problems

1615 L St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
USA
(+1) 202-419-4300 | Main
(+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax
(+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries

Research Topics

ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.

About

Terms & Conditions

Cookie Settings

Reprints, Permissions & Use Policy

Feedback

Careers