How we translate survey questions to be fielded around the world
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Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Most Americans who are familiar with Title IX say it’s had a positive impact on gender equality
Most Americans who have heard about the law say it’s had a positive impact on gender equality in the United States (63%).
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How the American middle class has changed in the past five decades
The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Pinches Finances of America’s Lower- and Middle-Income Families
Nearly one-in-five middle-income families report receiving unemployment benefits in 2020.
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Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect With Each Other
Many Black Americans say they learn about their ancestors and U.S. Black history from family.
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10 facts about today’s college graduates
College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.
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More than half of Americans in their 40s are ‘sandwiched’ between an aging parent and their own children
As people are living longer and many young adults struggle to gain financial independence, 23% of U.S. adults are in the “sandwich generation.”
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Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans hold multifaceted views when it comes to trust in medical research scientists: Majorities hold largely positive views of their competence, but express concern about the potential for misconduct.
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Q&A: How and why Pew Research Center studied Black Americans’ views of science
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
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Seven-in-Ten Americans Now See Russia as an Enemy
Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
