For black Americans, experiences of racial discrimination vary by education level, gender
Certain black Americans – particularly those who are college educated or male – are more likely to say they’ve faced certain situations because of their race.
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Certain black Americans – particularly those who are college educated or male – are more likely to say they’ve faced certain situations because of their race.
As schools close and classes and assignments shift online, some students do not have reliable access to the internet at home.
Six-in-ten women under 35 who have online dated say someone continued to contact them after they said they were not interested.
Americans with lower incomes are particularly likely to have concerns related to the digital divide and the digital “homework gap.”
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked.
Some 44% of liberal Democrats say they have used social media in the past year to encourage others to take action on an issue that was important to them. A similar share (43%) have taken part in a group that shares their interest in a cause.
Blacks who work in science, technology, engineering and math fields are more likely than STEM workers from other racial or ethnic backgrounds to say they have faced discrimination on the job. They also stand out in their views about workplace diversity.
As the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag turns 5 years old, a look at its evolution on Twitter and how Americans view social media’s impact on political and civic engagement
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