Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender roles
Indians nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.
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Indians nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.
India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
Most people in all six South and Southeast Asian countries surveyed say they believe in God or unseen beings.
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
Most Indians support gender equality, but a new survey finds that traditional gender norms still hold sway for many people in the country.
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
With Diwali celebrations underway, here are some facts about Hindus around the world.
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
Black Americans support significant reforms to or complete overhauls of several U.S. institutions to ensure fair treatment. Yet even as they assess inequality and ideas about progress, many are pessimistic about whether society and institutions will change in ways that would reduce racism.
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