What U.S. Latinos Say About ‘Machismo’
A large majority of Latino adults have heard of machismo. And among those who have heard of it, 73% say machismo among Latinos is a bad thing.
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Hispanics/Latinos
We explore the diverse views and experiences of Latinos in America with in-depth surveys and demographic snapshots. Our work focuses on capturing the diverse attitudes and experiences of the Hispanic population living in the U.S., particularly around topics of identity, culture, political participation and social mobility. This work is part of our wider race and ethnicity research portfolio.
Tanya Arditi
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Latinos in the U.S. have a strong belief in the spirit world
More than half (57%) of Latinos in the U.S. said that people can be possessed by spirits, and 44% said magic, sorcery or witchcraft can influence people’s lives.
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U.S. Hispanics: Religious, Social and Political Differences
A major survey of U.S. Hispanics conducted by the Pew Research Center asked more than 5,000 respondents about their religious, social and political views. See how their responses compare to the U.S. general public, and note the differences within the Hispanic population among four major religious groups.
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The Shifting Religious Identity of Latinos in the United States
A new survey finds that nearly one-in-four Hispanic adults are now former Catholics, while rising numbers are Protestant or unaffiliated with any religion.
