Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains
Half of Latinas say the situation of Hispanic women in the U.S. is better now than it was 10 years ago, and a similar share say the situation will improve in the next 10 years. Their mixed assessments reflect gains in education and at work over the last two decades, but also stalled progress in closing wage gaps with other groups.
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Support for legal abortion is widespread in many places, especially in Europe
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains
Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain.
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A quarter of U.S. teachers say AI tools do more harm than good in K-12 education
High school teachers are more likely than elementary and middle school teachers to hold negative views about AI tools in education.
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A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed at Work
Many juggle cultural expectations and gender roles from both Latin America and the U.S., like doing housework and succeeding at work.
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Public Opinion on Abortion
Abortion has long been a contentious issue in the United States, and it is one that sharply divides Americans along partisan, ideological and religious lines.
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In Tight Presidential Race, Voters Are Broadly Critical of Both Biden and Trump
Voters are evenly split in their support for Trump (49%) and Biden (48%), but overall lack confidence in both on a range of traits.
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International Affairs
Americans are less likely than others around the world to feel close to people in their country or community
A median of 83% across 24 nations surveyed say they feel close to other people in their country, while 66% of Americans hold this view.
Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
Americans Remain Critical of China
About eight-in-ten Americans report an unfavorable view of China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping receives similarly negative ratings.
Younger Americans stand out in their views of the Israel-Hamas war
33% of adults under 30 say their sympathies lie either entirely or mostly with the Palestinian people, while 14% say their sympathies lie with the Israeli people.
Internet & Technology
Americans’ Views of Technology Companies
Most Americans are wary of social media’s role in politics and its overall impact on the country, and these concerns are ticking up among Democrats. Still, Republicans stand out on several measures, with a majority believing major technology companies are biased toward liberals.
6 facts about Americans and TikTok
62% of U.S. adults under 30 say they use TikTok, compared with 39% of those ages 30 to 49, 24% of those 50 to 64, and 10% of those 65 and older.
Many Americans think generative AI programs should credit the sources they rely on
22% of Americans say they interact with artificial intelligence almost constantly or several times a day. 27% say they do this about once a day or several times a week.
Race & Ethnicity
How Hispanic Americans Get Their News
U.S.-born Latinos mostly get their news in English and prefer it in English, while immigrant Latinos have much more varied habits.
Key facts about Asian Americans living in poverty
Burmese (19%) and Hmong Americans (17%) were among the Asian origin groups with the highest poverty rates in 2022.
Latinos’ Views on the Migrant Situation at the U.S.-Mexico Border
U.S. Hispanics are less likely than other Americans to say increasing deportations or a larger wall along the border will help the situation.
Black Americans’ Views on Success in the U.S.
While Black adults define personal and financial success in different ways, most see these measures of success as major sources of pressure in their lives.
5 facts about Black Americans and health care
More Black Americans say health outcomes for Black people in the United States have improved over the past 20 years than say outcomes have worsened.
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Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools
Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working
Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
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Diverse Cultures and Shared Experiences Shape Asian American Identities
Parenting in America Today
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Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe
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Women and Political Leadership Ahead of the 2024 Election
#BlackLivesMatter Turns 10
Immigration & Migration
Latinos’ Views on the Migrant Situation at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high at the end of 2023
How Americans View the Situation at the U.S.-Mexico Border, Its Causes and Consequences
What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.
Latinos’ Views of and Experiences With the Spanish Language
Social Media
How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time
5 facts about how Americans use Facebook, two decades after its launch
A declining share of adults, and few teens, support a U.S. TikTok ban
81% of U.S. adults – versus 46% of teens – favor parental consent for minors to use social media
How Americans View Data Privacy
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