Many Black Americans say their congregations emphasize men’s more than women’s roles in families and communities

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February 15, 2023

1. Black Americans’ views of gender equality in society and gender roles in families

Many Black Americans say their congregations emphasize men’s more than women’s roles in families and communities

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1. Black Americans’ views of gender equality in society and gender roles in families
About eight-in-ten Black adults say it is very important for women to have equal rights with men
69% of Black adults say the U.S. has not gone far enough in giving women equal rights with men
About three-quarters of Black adults say the gains women have made in society have not come at the expense of men
Black adults are more likely to have a conversation about gender equality with family or friends than post about it on social media or attend a protest
About seven-in-ten Black adults say opposing sexism is essential to their faith or sense of morality
Majority of Black Americans say parents should equally share financial and childrearing responsibilities in families
Many Black Americans say their congregations emphasize men’s more than women’s roles in families and communities

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