Gender, age divides in both parties over not using language others find offensive | Pew Research Center

June 18, 2019

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Gender, age divides in both parties over not using language others find offensive

Gender, age divides in both parties over not using language others find offensive

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5. The personal side of speech and expression
Most are confident that the language they use is not offensive to others
Women, older adults place greater importance on not using offensive language.06.19_discourse_5-02
Gender, age divides in both parties over not using language others find offensive
Majority of Republicans say they haven’t changed how they talk about subjects like race, gender and religion
Younger people, nonwhites more likely to feel judged for the language they use
Those with lower levels of education are more likely to feel unfairly judged
Nearly half of black college grads say they need to change the language they use when around other races