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.
Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
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.
Fast, reliable internet service has become broadly essential. But 24% of rural U.S. adults say access to high-speed internet is a major problem in their community.
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.
In the past year, Pew Research Center has explored a range of tech-related topics in the news – from online harassment to fake news to net neutrality. Here are some key findings from our research on these and other technology issues.
Most Americans say that online harassment is a major problem, and many look to a host of institutions to curtail online abuse.
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