Social Issues

Indians More Satisfied Than Chinese With Schools

Pattern persists across urban/rural areas and by gender

April 23, 2008
Despite China’s legendary educational system, more Indians (77%) than Chinese (66%) say they are satisfied with their schools -- an important factor as both economic giants continue to grow their well-educated workforces.More ...

Little Increase in Americans’ Global Warming Worries

Public just can’t seem to get worked up about it

April 21, 2008
While 61% of Americans say the effects of global warming have already begun, just a little more than a third say they worry about it a great deal, a percentage that is roughly the same as the one Gallup measured 19 years ago.More ...

In the U.S., 28% Report Major Changes to Live “Green”

Majority say they have made “minor changes”

April 18, 2008
Most Americans seem willing to play a small part in protecting the environment, but not to alter their lifestyles to a significant degree -- 28% report making major changes in their living habits and 55% minor changes to aid the environment.More ...

Latin Americans: Dignity Denied to Region’s Youth

In just 7 of 25 countries do most people say children are treated with respect

April 15, 2008
Across 25 Latin American countries surveyed in 2006 and 2007, a median 41% of residents say children in their country are treated with dignity and respect. That’s far below the median result for any other global region, including Africa, where the median figure is 60%.More ...

Wives Still Do Laundry, Men Do Yard Work

Husbands and wives view the household division of labor differently

April 4, 2008
Married couples in America today maintain a strong and traditional division of labor, with 68% of married adults saying the wife does the laundry, and 57% saying the husband does the yard work. There has been little change in these patterns over the past 11 years.More ...

Public Believes Americans Have Right to Own Guns

Nearly three in four say Second Amendment guarantees this right

March 27, 2008
A recent USA Today/Gallup poll finds that 73% of Americans believe the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of Americans to own guns.More ...

Most Americans Not Willing to Forgive Unfaithful Spouse

Six in 10 would tell unfaithful political spouse to face media alone

March 25, 2008
Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say they would not forgive their spouse for an extramarital affair (64%), would seek a divorce if one occurred (62%), and would not stand by their spouse if he or she were an elected official who had to face the media to address questions of infidelity (61%).More ...

Among Americans, Smoking Decreases as Income Increases

Gradual pattern is consistent across eight earnings brackets

March 21, 2008
In an unprecedented new effort aimed at measuring individual and collective well-being, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reveals a frequent inverse relationship between smoking and income.More ...

Balkan Nations at Odds With Greece Over Macedonia’s Name

A regional median of 60% in the Balkans support Macedonia’s name

March 18, 2008
Despite Greece’s criticism of Macedonia for using the same name as a Greek province, a regional median of 60% of respondents from six Balkan nations and special areas agree with the use of the name “Macedonia.”More ...

Polluted Drinking Water Was No. 1 Concern Before AP Report

Global warming way down the list

March 12, 2008
Americans typically express more concern about polluted drinking water than any other environmental concern, and do so again this year.More ...
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