Since 2016, more voters – particularly Democrats – say it’s more difficult to be Black than White in U.S. | Pew Research Center

September 10, 2020

Voters’ Attitudes About Race and Gender Are Even More Divided Than in 2016

Since 2016, more voters – particularly Democrats – say it’s more difficult to be Black than White in U.S.

Since 2016, more voters – particularly Democrats – say it’s more difficult to be Black than White in U.S.

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Since 2016, more voters – particularly Democrats – say it’s more difficult to be Black than White in U.S.

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Voters’ Attitudes About Race and Gender Are Even More Divided Than in 2016
Stark divides between Trump, Biden voters over race, immigration, gender
Sizable differences between Biden and Clinton supporters in views on race; not much change among Trump supporters
Biden backers more likely than Clinton supporters in 2016 to say obstacles still hinder women’s advancement
Shifting attitudes, persistent divisions in views on immigration and Islam
Since 2016, more voters – particularly Democrats – say it’s more difficult to be Black than White in U.S.
Generation gap widens over perceptions of whether it is more difficult to be Black than White in the U.S.
Most Biden voters, fewer Trump voters say White people have societal advantages Black people do not
Since 2016, a wider gap between Democratic, GOP voters over whether women continue to face barriers
Fewer voters now say society is better off if marriage and children are prioritized
Majority of voters say growing number of newcomers to the U.S. strengthens American society
Most Trump voters say Islam encourages violence more than other faiths; Biden voters overwhelmingly say it does not