What’s behind the growing gap between men and women in college completion?
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
Large majorities in most of the 19 countries surveyed have negative views of China, but relatively few say bilateral relations are bad.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
A small but significant share of car owners in the U.S. have traded filling up for plugging in, and many more are thinking of joining them.
Many Black Americans say they learn about their ancestors and U.S. Black history from family.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Most would welcome government-sponsored job training and other interventions.
Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.
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