Gender & LGBTQ

In 2022, women earned an average of 82% of what men earned, according to a new analysis of median hourly earnings of full- and part-time workers.

Nearly six-in-ten want organizations working for Black progress to address the distinct challenges facing Black LGBTQ people. Black Americans are more likely to know someone who is transgender or nonbinary than to identify as such themselves.

Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.

Mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents, followed by concerns about their children being bullied. The vast majority of parents say being a parent is enjoyable and rewarding all or most of the time, but substantial shares also find it tiring and stressful.

Thirteen voting members of the 118th Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – the highest number of openly LGB members in history.

Around two-thirds of Black Democrats (66%) say that whether someone is a man or woman is determined by their sex at birth.

Women make up 28% of all members of the 118th Congress, a considerable increase from where things stood even a decade ago.

37% of Americans have a negative view of the impact of same-sex marriage being legal, with 19% saying it is very bad for society.

Republican and Democratic parents differ widely over what their children should learn at school about gender identity, slavery and other topics, but they are equally satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.

Widespread child care challenges from the coronavirus pandemic lasted into 2021 for some U.S. parents.