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short readsDec 7, 2017

Women and men in both parties say sexual harassment allegations reflect ‘widespread problems in society’

Overall, two-thirds of Americans say recent reports of sexual harassment and assault reflect widespread problems in society.
reportDec 5, 2017

3. Americans see society placing more of a premium on masculinity than on femininity

About half of Americans (53%) say most people in our society these days look up to men who are manly or masculine, while 7% say society looks down on these men; 39% say society neither looks up to nor down on men who are manly or masculine. When asked how they think society generally sees […]
reportMar 21, 2018

1. Most science-related Facebook pages specialize on a few science topics; some include posts far afield from science

At a time when science issues are increasingly part of the broader public discourse, Pew Research Center explored the role of science-related Facebook pages – both those that were meant to enhance the reach of existing science-related media enterprises and those that arose from science enthusiasts and experts utilizing social media platforms to bring their […]
reportMar 21, 2018

1. Most science-related Facebook pages specialize on a few science topics; some include posts far afield from science

At a time when science issues are increasingly part of the broader public discourse, Pew Research Center explored the role of science-related Facebook pages – both those that were meant to enhance the reach of existing science-related media enterprises and those that arose from science enthusiasts and experts utilizing social media platforms to bring their […]
reportOct 18, 2017

In their own words: Why do Americans say men or women have it easier in the U.S.?

In their own words: Why do Americans say men or women have it easier in the U.S.?
short readsSep 20, 2017

Americans see men as the financial providers, even as women’s contributions grow

Women’s contributions to U.S. household incomes have grown. Yet, men contribute more of the income in most couples, and this reality aligns with public sentiments.
reportDec 5, 2017

4. Gender, generation and partisanship come into play in attitudes about raising boys and girls

Most American adults are open to the idea of exposing young girls and boys to toys and activities that are typically associated with the opposite gender. Roughly three-quarters (76%) say it is a good thing for parents of young girls to encourage them to play with toys or participate in activities that are typically associated […]
short readsMar 14, 2018

It’s Pi Day – and there’s some good news for math teachers

March 14 is that special time of year people pay homage to the mathematical constant pi (π). A majority of U.S. adults enjoyed math classes in grades K-12, and most who liked them say the subject matter was the main reason.
reportMay 22, 2018

5. Americans’ satisfaction with and attachment to their communities

Americans are fairly satisfied with life in their local communities today, but their level of satisfaction varies widely according to how attached they feel to their community and the strength of their social connections. Older adults tend to feel more satisfied with their communities and more attached to them. Young adults are more restless and […]
reportMay 22, 2018

7. Life satisfaction and social support in different communities

Satisfaction with key aspects of life doesn’t seem to be strongly linked to the type of community someone lives in. Americans in urban, suburban and rural areas are about equally satisfied with their family life, social life, job and financial situation. There is also little variation among those living in different types of places in […]

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Women and men in both parties say sexual harassment allegations reflect ‘widespread problems in society’

1. Most science-related Facebook pages specialize on a few science topics; some include posts far afield from science