More than half of Americans say marriage is important but not essential to leading a fulfilling life
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What do Americans consider more important to leading a fulfilling life than marriage? They’re much more likely to point to career enjoyment.
Views differ sharply by party and age when it comes to whether forms or online profiles should include gender options other than “man” and “woman.”
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Moms are more likely than dads to say they are the primary meal preparers, and they spend more time on average than dads on meal preparation.
A majority of Americans have heard about the use of gender-neutral pronouns, and about one-in-five personally know someone who goes by such pronouns.
A majority of Americans say they know only some of their neighbors, but far fewer say they know most of them.
Compared with 10 years ago, American teens are devoting more of their time in the summer to educational activities and less time to leisure.
Alone time for older Americans amounts to about seven hours a day. Time spent alone rises to over 10 hours a day among those living on their own.
Majorities of Americans say voting in elections, paying taxes and following the law are very important to good citizenship, according to a 2018 survey.
The share of Americans who favor same sex marriage has grown in recent years, though there are still demographic and partisan divides.
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