Women in many countries face harassment for clothing deemed too religious – or too secular
Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms.
Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms.
Government restrictions in 2018 were at their highest level since 2007, when Pew Research Center began tracking these trends.
In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.
More Black adults now say the country has work to do to address racial inequality; attitudes of White adults have changed little since 2019.
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
55% of U.S. adults now express at least some support for the Black Lives Matter movement, down from 67% in June.
Across a range of political values – around race, gender and family, immigration and religion – there are stark contrasts between voters who support Donald Trump and those planning to vote for Joe Biden in November.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ on the factors behind US success and the merits of acknowledging the nation's historical flaws.
A majority of Americans say the country still hasn’t gone far enough in giving women equal rights with men.