There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
66%
1%
1%
17,557
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among women by religious group
% of women who say…
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Religious tradition
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
27%
72%
1%
< 1%
126
Catholic
27%
70%
1%
1%
3,776
Evangelical Protestant
47%
51%
1%
1%
4,532
Historically Black Protestant
27%
71%
1%
1%
1,098
Jehovah's Witness
54%
42%
2%
1%
158
Jewish
21%
76%
1%
1%
419
Mainline Protestant
29%
69%
1%
1%
3,305
Mormon
56%
42%
1%
< 1%
317
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
18%
81%
1%
1%
3,085
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
15%
34%
30%
21%
5,583
Right or wrong depends on the situation
24%
33%
25%
18%
11,122
Neither/both equally
10%
28%
35%
27%
242
Don't know
13%
27%
23%
38%
176
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
8%
12%
28%
36%
14%
1%
5,583
Right or wrong depends on the situation
15%
15%
27%
29%
12%
1%
11,122
Neither/both equally
7%
11%
20%
40%
20%
1%
242
Don't know
8%
7%
24%
27%
26%
8%
176
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
71%
11%
2%
12%
3%
5,669
Right or wrong depends on the situation
63%
13%
4%
16%
4%
11,253
Neither/both equally
66%
9%
< 1%
20%
5%
242
Don't know
51%
9%
< 1%
34%
5%
178
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
12%
8%
80%
5,678
Right or wrong depends on the situation
16%
11%
74%
11,193
Neither/both equally
20%
8%
73%
245
Don't know
27%
14%
59%
179
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who have a household income of…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
35%
20%
29%
16%
4,853
Right or wrong depends on the situation
41%
20%
23%
16%
9,734
Neither/both equally
46%
11%
28%
14%
176
Don't know
61%
24%
7%
8%
118
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who have completed…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
37%
35%
18%
9%
5,711
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
32%
17%
11%
11,310
Neither/both equally
34%
33%
20%
13%
252
Don't know
72%
19%
8%
2%
182
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
57%
5%
13%
9%
16%
5,714
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
9%
14%
9%
24%
11,316
Neither/both equally
45%
7%
18%
12%
18%
251
Don't know
38%
6%
10%
25%
20%
181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
32%
68%
5,722
Right or wrong depends on the situation
31%
69%
11,342
Neither/both equally
26%
74%
253
Don't know
30%
70%
184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say they…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
81%
12%
2%
1%
3%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
63%
21%
5%
1%
8%
2%
11,371
Neither/both equally
72%
19%
2%
2%
2%
3%
255
Don't know
73%
18%
2%
3%
2%
1%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say religion is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
74%
17%
5%
4%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
52%
26%
11%
10%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
69%
17%
9%
4%
< 1%
255
Don't know
78%
13%
2%
5%
2%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who attend religious services…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
54%
28%
18%
< 1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
33%
36%
31%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
45%
30%
23%
2%
255
Don't know
48%
29%
20%
3%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who pray…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
76%
12%
3%
8%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
57%
17%
5%
20%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
78%
10%
2%
8%
1%
255
Don't know
73%
13%
1%
9%
4%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who attend prayer group…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
39%
11%
9%
41%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
22%
9%
8%
60%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
33%
9%
5%
52%
1%
255
Don't know
35%
7%
4%
50%
5%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who meditate…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
7%
3%
39%
2%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
9%
4%
45%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
50%
8%
4%
34%
4%
255
Don't know
64%
2%
2%
26%
5%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
74%
11%
6%
8%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
59%
16%
10%
14%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
66%
13%
4%
12%
5%
255
Don't know
67%
11%
8%
10%
4%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
47%
16%
11%
24%
2%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
44%
16%
13%
26%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
55%
14%
8%
17%
6%
255
Don't know
46%
12%
6%
24%
12%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
57%
6%
30%
4%
2%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
28%
11%
49%
9%
2%
11,371
Neither/both equally
41%
12%
33%
5%
8%
255
Don't know
39%
4%
35%
7%
14%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who read scripture…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
56%
10%
7%
27%
1%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
11%
8%
48%
1%
11,371
Neither/both equally
49%
9%
7%
32%
3%
255
Don't know
50%
8%
6%
34%
3%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say the holy scripture is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
47%
29%
4%
15%
5%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
28%
28%
2%
35%
7%
11,371
Neither/both equally
31%
19%
11%
26%
13%
255
Don't know
47%
15%
11%
18%
9%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who …in heaven
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
82%
11%
7%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
73%
20%
7%
11,371
Neither/both equally
72%
16%
12%
255
Don't know
77%
11%
12%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who …in hell
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
70%
22%
7%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
54%
37%
9%
11,371
Neither/both equally
57%
27%
16%
255
Don't know
56%
23%
21%
187
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Party affiliation among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
50%
16%
34%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
26%
19%
55%
11,371
Neither/both equally
35%
27%
38%
255
Don't know
28%
37%
35%
187
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Political ideology among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
50%
29%
14%
7%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
26%
36%
31%
7%
11,371
Neither/both equally
36%
29%
16%
19%
255
Don't know
34%
13%
29%
24%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who would rather have…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
59%
35%
3%
4%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
39%
54%
3%
4%
11,371
Neither/both equally
44%
28%
20%
9%
255
Don't know
36%
46%
6%
13%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
53%
41%
4%
2%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
36%
59%
4%
2%
11,371
Neither/both equally
31%
50%
16%
3%
255
Don't know
33%
42%
4%
21%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say abortion should be…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
39%
58%
3%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
61%
35%
4%
11,371
Neither/both equally
45%
42%
13%
255
Don't know
29%
48%
23%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say homosexuality…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
44%
4%
4%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
74%
19%
3%
3%
11,371
Neither/both equally
54%
28%
14%
4%
255
Don't know
42%
39%
5%
15%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
38%
55%
7%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
65%
28%
7%
11,371
Neither/both equally
44%
40%
16%
255
Don't know
34%
42%
23%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
42%
52%
2%
3%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
30%
64%
2%
4%
11,371
Neither/both equally
27%
49%
15%
9%
255
Don't know
32%
29%
6%
34%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among women by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of women who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
18%
23%
2%
53%
4%
5,744
Right or wrong depends on the situation
35%
26%
4%
30%
4%
11,371
Neither/both equally
17%
23%
8%
39%
13%
255
Don't know
13%
16%
11%
28%
32%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.