Protesting/picketing/demonstrating/marching, Participation in - Measurement Concept
Protesting/picketing/demonstrating/marching71 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
VCF0601 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004There are many possible ways for people to show their disapproval or disagreement with governmental policies and actions. How about taking part in protest meetings or marches that are permitted by the local authorities? Would you approve of taking part, disapprove, or would it depend on the circumstances?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; no Post IW | 901 | 12.3 |
1) Disapprove | 2770 | 37.7 |
2) Pro-con, depends, don't know | 2571 | 35.0 |
3) Approve | 1102 | 15.0 |
Missing | 40094 | |
Total | 7344 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 47438 |
Variables: | 950 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews |
(march_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy?
TOTAL | % | |
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-3) All other missing data | 1 | 0.4 |
1) Yes | 49 | 18.7 |
2) No | 212 | 80.9 |
Total | 262 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 262 |
Variables: | 742 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
(march_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 47 | 17.9 |
2) No | 215 | 82.1 |
Total | 262 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 262 |
Variables: | 742 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
P13C. In the last 12 MONTHS, have you (or your spouse/partner): [INSERT LIST A-D] Participated in a protest, march, or demonstration?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) No | 3240 | 96.1 |
1) Yes | 127 | 3.8 |
777) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 3370 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 3370 |
Variables: | 915 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Youth |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Suppose all other methods have failed and the person decides to try to stop the government from going about its usual activities with sit-ins, mass meetings, demonstrations, and things like that? Would you approve of that, disapprove, or would it depend on the circumstances?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; no Post IW | 1261 | 13.1 |
1) Disapprove | 4329 | 45.1 |
2) Pro-con, depends, don't know | 3399 | 35.4 |
3) Approve | 603 | 6.3 |
Missing | 37846 | |
Total | 9592 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 47438 |
Variables: | 950 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews |
Here is a list of political activities. Have you done any of these in the past twelve months? Participated in a demonstration or protest
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
0) No | 2514 | 96.3 |
1) Yes | 95 | 3.6 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the last five years, have you taken part in a protest or demonstration about an environmental issue?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3471 | 70.8 |
1) Yes, I have | 31 | 0.6 |
2) No, I have not | 1390 | 28.4 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.0 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. Organizing public meetings to protest against the government.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely allowed | 877 | 57.8 |
2) Probably allowed | 408 | 26.9 |
3) Probably not allowed | 132 | 8.7 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 85 | 5.6 |
8) Can't choose | 16 | 1.1 |
Missing | 2992 | |
Total | 1518 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Organizing protest marches and demonstrations.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely allowed | 806 | 53.1 |
2) Probably allowed | 452 | 29.8 |
3) Probably not allowed | 156 | 10.3 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 88 | 5.8 |
8) Can't choose | 16 | 1.1 |
Missing | 2992 | |
Total | 1518 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
For/Against: What about the demonstrations against the spread of nuclear weapons? (84)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 56 | 10.2 |
0) Against | 262 | 47.6 |
1) For | 232 | 42.2 |
Missing | 17993 | |
Total | 550 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Took part in a demonstration.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Have done it in the past year | 77 | 5.2 |
2) Have done it in the more distant past | 197 | 13.4 |
3) Have not done it but might do it | 609 | 41.4 |
4) Have not done it and would never do it | 581 | 39.5 |
8) Can't choose | 3 | 0.2 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1340 | |
Total | 1472 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the last five years, have you taken part in a protest of demonstration about an environmental issue?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes, I have | 37 | 2.9 |
2) No, I have not | 1123 | 88.0 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 115 | 9.0 |
Missing | 1541 | |
Total | 1276 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Join a protest rally or march
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 84 | 6.0 |
2) No | 1294 | 92.9 |
8) Don't know | 9 | 0.6 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1372 | |
Total | 1393 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Publishing pamphlets to protest against the government.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely allowed | 469 | 38.5 |
2) Probably allowed | 326 | 26.8 |
3) Probably not allowed | 188 | 15.4 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 145 | 11.9 |
8) Can't choose | 64 | 5.3 |
9) No answer | 25 | 2.1 |
Missing | 155 | |
Total | 1217 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Q43 In the year leading up to the 2004 presidential election, did you...participate in a public protest or demonstration
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 93 | 5.5 |
2) No | 1601 | 94.5 |
Missing | 27 | |
Total | 1694 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. F. Organizing a nationwide strike of all workers against the government.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely allowed | 218 | 16.4 |
2) Probably allowed | 272 | 20.4 |
3) Probably not allowed | 360 | 27.0 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 368 | 27.6 |
8) Can't choose | 85 | 6.4 |
9) No answer | 29 | 2.2 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) No answer | 6 | 0.2 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 321 | 10.5 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 47 | 1.5 |
1) Have done this | 634 | 20.8 |
2) Never have done this | 2041 | 66.9 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Please indicate below how many of the adults living in the United States you think have ever done these things. (All, most, about half, a few, or none? / None, a few, about half, most, or all?) Ever joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration.
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 3 | 0.1 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 30 | 1.0 |
1) All | 6 | 0.2 |
2) Most | 35 | 1.1 |
3) About half | 284 | 9.3 |
4) A few | 1044 | 34.2 |
5) None | 74 | 2.4 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
It is wonderful that young people today have greater freedom to protest against things they don't like and to 'do their own thing'
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree strongly | 157 | 11.4 |
2) Agree | 753 | 54.9 |
3) Disagree | 341 | 24.9 |
4) Disagree strongly | 68 | 5.0 |
8) Don't know | 51 | 3.7 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1372 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. Organizing public meetings to protest against the government.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely allowed | 554 | 45.5 |
2) Probably allowed | 318 | 26.1 |
3) Probably not allowed | 163 | 13.4 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 110 | 9.0 |
8) Can't choose | 53 | 4.4 |
9) No answer | 19 | 1.6 |
Missing | 155 | |
Total | 1217 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Organizing protest marches and demonstrations.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely allowed | 429 | 35.3 |
2) Probably allowed | 377 | 31.0 |
3) Probably not allowed | 192 | 15.8 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 131 | 10.8 |
8) Can't choose | 61 | 5.0 |
9) No answer | 27 | 2.2 |
Missing | 155 | |
Total | 1217 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
What are your personal feelings about: People who organize protests against a government action they strongly oppose.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Extremely favorable | 107 | 8.8 |
2) Favorable | 322 | 26.5 |
3) Neither favorable nor unfavorable | 412 | 33.9 |
4) Unfavorable | 173 | 14.2 |
5) Extremely unfavorable | 69 | 5.7 |
8) Can't choose | 99 | 8.1 |
9) No answer | 35 | 2.9 |
Missing | 155 | |
Total | 1217 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the future, how likely are you to join in a protest march, rally, or demonstration? (Extremely likely, very likely, moderately likely, a little likely, or not at all likely? / Not at all likely, a little likely, moderately likely, very likely, or extremely likely?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 26 | 0.9 |
1) Extremely likely | 28 | 0.9 |
2) Very likely | 62 | 2.0 |
3) Moderately likely | 183 | 6.0 |
4) A little likely | 239 | 7.8 |
5) Not at all likely | 937 | 30.7 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 31 | 1.0 |
1) Have done this | 374 | 12.3 |
2) Never have done this | 1071 | 35.1 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
[IF W6Y21=1] When you joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration, did you ever think you would be arrested or punished by police or security forces?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 37 | 1.2 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1065 | 34.9 |
1) At least once, I thought I would be arrested or punished | 78 | 2.6 |
2) I never thought I would be arrested or punished | 295 | 9.7 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. A. Organizing public meetings to protest against the government.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely allowed | 697 | 52.3 |
2) Probably allowed | 357 | 26.8 |
3) Probably not allowed | 102 | 7.7 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 108 | 8.1 |
8) Can't choose | 61 | 4.6 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. C. Organizing protest marches and demonstrations.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely allowed | 611 | 45.9 |
2) Probably allowed | 398 | 29.9 |
3) Probably not allowed | 140 | 10.5 |
4) Definitely not allowed | 109 | 8.2 |
8) Can't choose | 50 | 3.8 |
9) No answer | 24 | 1.8 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the future, how likely are you to: Join in a protest march, rally, or demonstration? Extremely likely, very likely, moderately likely, a little likely, or not at all likely?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-9) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-8) Don't know | 4 | 0.2 |
-2) No Post-election IW | 221 | 9.5 |
1) Extremely likely | 62 | 2.7 |
2) Very likely | 128 | 5.5 |
3) Moderately likely | 237 | 10.2 |
4) A little likely | 339 | 14.6 |
5) Not at all likely | 1330 | 57.3 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you or would you not do any of the following to protest against a government action you strongly opposed? A. Attend a public meeting organized to protest against the government
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely would | 410 | 30.8 |
2) Probably would | 391 | 29.4 |
3) Probably would not | 274 | 20.6 |
4) Definitely would not | 204 | 15.3 |
8) Can't choose | 43 | 3.2 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.8 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past five years how many times have you done each of the following to protest against a government action you strongly oppose? A. Attended a public meeting organized to protest against the government
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 1127 | 84.6 |
2) Once | 118 | 8.9 |
3) More than once | 59 | 4.4 |
9) No answer | 28 | 2.1 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you or would you not do any of the following to protest against a government action you strongly opposed? B. Go on a protest march or demonstration
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely would | 277 | 20.8 |
2) Probably would | 310 | 23.3 |
3) Probably would not | 372 | 27.9 |
4) Definitely would not | 305 | 22.9 |
8) Can't choose | 40 | 3.0 |
9) No answer | 28 | 2.1 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past five years how many times have you done each of the following to protest against a government action you strongly oppose? B. Gone on a protest march or demonstration
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 1177 | 88.4 |
2) Once | 87 | 6.5 |
3) More than once | 31 | 2.3 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 36 | 2.7 |
Missing | 1572 | |
Total | 1332 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now we will ask you about your past. Have you done this, or have you never done it? Joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
-2) No Post-election IW | 221 | 9.5 |
1) Have done this | 407 | 17.5 |
5) Never have done this | 1693 | 72.9 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
IF R HAS EVER JOINED A PROTEST OR DEMONSTRATION: When you joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration, did you ever think you would be arrested or punished by police or security forces?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-2) No Post-election IW | 221 | 9.5 |
-1) INAP,5,-8,-9 in V085201A | 1695 | 73.0 |
1) At least once, I thought I would be arrested or punished | 133 | 5.7 |
5) I never thought I would be arrested or punished | 274 | 11.8 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please indicate below how many of the adults living in the United States you think have ever done these things. Ever joined in a protest march, rally, or demonstration. (All, most, about half, a few, or none?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-9) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
-8) Don't know | 35 | 1.5 |
-2) No Post-election IW | 221 | 9.5 |
1) All | 21 | 0.9 |
2) Most | 182 | 7.8 |
3) About half | 629 | 27.1 |
4) A few | 1135 | 48.9 |
5) None | 97 | 4.2 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
'People like me don't have any say about what the government does.' (Do you agree, neither agree nor disagree, or disagree with this statement)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) NA | 4 | 0.3 |
1) Agree | 348 | 25.9 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 168 | 12.5 |
5) Disagree | 823 | 61.1 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 165 | |
Total | 1346 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1511 |
Variables: | 727 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): Participate in a political protest
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 197 | 12.2 |
2) No | 1395 | 86.6 |
3) Don't know/Refused | 18 | 1.1 |
Total | 1610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Participated in public protests or demonstrations
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1183 | 90.1 |
2) 1-2 | 91 | 6.9 |
3) 3-5 | 20 | 1.5 |
4) More than 5 | 11 | 0.8 |
5) Don't know/Refused | 8 | 0.6 |
Missing | 297 | |
Total | 1313 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Participated in public protests or demonstrations
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 245 | 82.5 |
2) 1-2 | 33 | 11.1 |
3) 3-5 | 12 | 4.0 |
4) More than 5 | 4 | 1.3 |
5) Don't know/Refused | 3 | 1.0 |
Missing | 1313 | |
Total | 297 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Individuals should be allowed to protest in public against America's involvement in war during a period of active military combat.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 447 | 44.7 |
2) Mildly agree | 288 | 28.8 |
3) Mildly disagree | 78 | 7.8 |
4) Strongly disagree | 173 | 17.3 |
98) Don't Know | 10 | 1.0 |
99) Refused | 4 | 0.4 |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 96 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that you have the right to assemble, march, protest or petition the government about causes and issues? Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Essential | 573 | 55.9 |
2) Important | 357 | 34.8 |
3) Not that important | 84 | 8.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 11 | 1.1 |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1025 |
Variables: | 108 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Aside from a strike against your employer, in the past twelve months, have you taken part in a protest, march, or demonstration on some national or local issue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 44 | 4.1 |
5) No | 1022 | 95.9 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Over the past five years or so, have you done any of the following things to express your views about something the government should or should not be doing? -- Taken part in a protest, march or demonstration?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 70 | 6.6 |
5) No | 996 | 93.4 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Attended a political meeting or demonstration
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 337 | 16.2 |
2) No | 1742 | 83.7 |
8) Don't know | 0 | 0.0 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
And in the United States in the past year have you participated in any protests or demonstrations to support immigration rights, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, have participated in protests or demonstrations to support immigration rights | 24.3 | |
2) No, have not | 75.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.6 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 4016 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
26D. Have you participated in demonstrations, boycotts, or marches in the past 12 months?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) No | 26931 | 92.1 |
1) Yes | 2267 | 7.8 |
8) Don't Know | 23 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 12 | 0.0 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
IF RESPONDENT ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT ALL (from QN23): In the past 12 months, did your (synagogue/mosque/church) participate in an immigration rights protest or boycott, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 21.8 | |
2) No | 61.5 | |
8) Don't know | 16.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.3 | |
Missing | 495 | |
Total | 3521 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Have you ever participated in a rally or demonstration concerned with abortion?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 72 | 3.4 |
2) No | 2067 | 96.6 |
Missing | 35 | |
Total | 2139 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
The US Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. For each, please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that you have the right to assemble, petition, march, protest or petition the government?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Essential | 632 | 69.8 |
2) Important, but not essential | 221 | 24.4 |
3) Not important | 50 | 5.6 |
99) Refused | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 75 | |
Total | 905 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 61 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If R taken part in protest, march or demonstration on local issue: About how many times was that -- once, two or three times, or four times or more?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) NA; INAP | 1757 | 97.3 |
1) Once | 27 | 1.5 |
2) Two or three | 19 | 1.1 |
4) Four times or more | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
26D. Participated in any demonstrations, protests, boycotts, or marches?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) No | 9065 | 93.0 |
1) Yes | 663 | 6.8 |
8) Don't know | 14 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.0 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Under current law, do Americans have the legal right to burn the American flag as a means of political protest? Yes or no?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 331 | 34.0 |
2) No | 643 | 66.0 |
Missing | 24 | |
Total | 974 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 121 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In the last year or so, have you done any of the following? -- Participated in a protest, demonstration or march.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 46 | 7.1 |
2) No | 598 | 91.9 |
3) Don't know/No answer | 7 | 1.0 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
To the best of your knowledge, under current law, do Americans have the legal right to burn the American flag as a means of political protest? Yes or no?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 388 | 38.3 |
2) No | 589 | 58.2 |
99) Don't know/Refused | 35 | 3.5 |
Total | 1012 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 1012 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In the last five years, have you taken part in a protest of demonstration about an environmental issue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, I have | 39 | 2.8 |
2) No, I have not | 1250 | 90.2 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 95 | 6.9 |
Missing | 1606 | |
Total | 1386 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
It is wonderful that young people today have greater freedom to protest against things they don't like and to "do their own thing."
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree strongly | 201 | 13.6 |
2) Agree | 725 | 49.2 |
3) Disagree | 404 | 27.4 |
4) Disagree strongly | 101 | 6.9 |
8) Don't know | 31 | 2.1 |
9) No answer | 12 | 0.8 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. (Mark one circle for each item.) - Student political demonstrations have no place on a college campus.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Refused | 501 | 2.3 |
1) Strongly agree | 1528 | 7.0 |
2) Agree with reservations | 2872 | 13.1 |
3) Disagree with reservations | 9633 | 44.1 |
4) Strongly disagree | 7317 | 33.5 |
Total | 21851 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 21851 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Graduate Students |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Participated in public protests or demonstrations?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 16 | 0.6 |
2) Some | 232 | 9.0 |
3) None | 2334 | 90.1 |
4) DK | 5 | 0.2 |
5) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 2590 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2590 |
Variables: | 168 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In the last five years, have you...taken part in a protest or demonstration about an environmental issue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, I have | 40 | 2.6 |
2) No, I have not | 1390 | 89.3 |
9) No answer | 127 | 8.2 |
Missing | 49 | |
Total | 1557 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- Student political demonstrations have no place on a college campus.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 3512 | 14.2 |
2) Agree with reservations | 5183 | 21.0 |
3) Disagree with reservations | 10169 | 41.1 |
4) Strongly disagree | 5862 | 23.7 |
Missing | 281 | |
Total | 24726 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 25262 |
Variables: | 315 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. college and university faculty |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever kept your children out of school as a protest?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 81 | 8.0 |
2) Not done | 923 | 91.6 |
3) Not sure | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 33 | |
Total | 1008 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 1041 |
Variables: | 305 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, Black |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever joined a picket line?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 144 | 14.1 |
2) Not done | 872 | 85.7 |
3) Not sure | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 23 | |
Total | 1018 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 1041 |
Variables: | 305 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, Black |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever been in a demonstration?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 148 | 14.6 |
2) Not done | 860 | 85.0 |
3) Not sure | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 29 | |
Total | 1012 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 1041 |
Variables: | 305 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, Black |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever kept your children out of school as a protest?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 43 | 6.8 |
2) Not done | 575 | 91.0 |
3) Not sure | 14 | 2.2 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 632 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 634 |
Variables: | 336 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Jews |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever been in a demonstration?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 89 | 14.2 |
2) Not done | 528 | 84.1 |
3) Not sure | 11 | 1.8 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 628 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 634 |
Variables: | 336 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Jews |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever been in a demonstration?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 57 | 11.4 |
2) Not done | 436 | 86.9 |
3) Not sure | 9 | 1.8 |
Missing | 9 | |
Total | 502 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 511 |
Variables: | 214 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, White |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever joined a picket line?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 61 | 12.1 |
2) Not done | 435 | 86.1 |
3) Not sure | 9 | 1.8 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 505 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 511 |
Variables: | 214 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, White |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever kept your children out of school as a protest?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 16 | 3.2 |
2) Not done | 479 | 95.4 |
3) Not sure | 7 | 1.4 |
Missing | 9 | |
Total | 502 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 511 |
Variables: | 214 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Non-Jewish, White |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Have you ever joined a picket line?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Have done | 113 | 17.9 |
2) Not done | 514 | 81.3 |
3) Not sure | 5 | 0.8 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 632 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 634 |
Variables: | 336 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Jews |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
It is wonderful that young people today have greater freedom to protest against things they don't like and 'do their own thing.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 66 | 11.5 |
2) Agree | 188 | 32.9 |
3) Are you neutral | 92 | 16.1 |
4) Disagree | 175 | 30.6 |
5) Strongly disagree | 42 | 7.3 |
6) Don't know | 9 | 1.6 |
Missing | 4 | |
Total | 572 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 576 |
Variables: | 80 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
It is wonderful that young people today have greater freedom to protest against things they don't like and 'do their own thing.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree with the statement | 32 | 7.7 |
2) Agree | 138 | 33.2 |
3) Are you neutral | 74 | 17.8 |
4) Disagree | 117 | 28.1 |
5) Strongly disagree | 40 | 9.6 |
6) Don't know | 15 | 3.6 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 416 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 422 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |