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    3. Muslim population change

    Muslims are the world’s fastest-growing and second-largest religious group. In the Middle East-North Africa region, they make up 94% of the population.

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    1. Politicians, changing leadership and political parties

    In the vast majority of the 24 countries surveyed, politicians are the most common subject of proposals to improve democracy. Some call for different types of people to enter the political arena, while others simply want their current politicians to perform better. Many want their leaders to pay closer attention to and respond more appropriately […]

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    Eileen Yam

    Eileen Yam is director of science and society research at Pew Research Center, where she oversees the Center’s efforts to understand the public’s views on emerging scientific developments and issues that affect our society and lives. Prior to joining the Center, she spent two decades conducting social science and public health research in more than 20 […]

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    Social Media Fact Sheet

    Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.

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    1. Problems teens see in their schools

    We asked U.S. teens how common a variety of problems are among students at their school. Anxiety and depression tops the list, with 30% of teens saying it’s extremely or very common at their school. About one-in-five teens (22%) say bullying is extremely or very common at their school. A similar share (19%) say the […]

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    Same-Sex Parents Raising Kids

    Same-sex parents discuss their unique challenges and paths to parenthood, as well the support they’ve received from their families, friends and communities.

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    4. Citizen behavior and individual rights and equality

    Democracy – which, even in its most minimal form, requires the selection of governments through elections – necessarily relies on the people. Citizens must vote for representatives or policies, and, some would argue, are responsible for being informed and for holding politicians accountable via elections or protests. But, across the 24 countries surveyed, citizen behavior […]

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