Q. For each of the following forms of intolerance, please indicate to what extent you think it is a problem in Australia.
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Sept 12 Total large/ moderate |
|
Total large/ moderate |
A large problem |
Moderate problem |
Small problem |
Not a problem at all |
Don’t know |
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| Racism |
71% |
69% |
29% |
40% |
24% |
5% |
2% |
|
| Religious intolerance |
65% |
54% |
22% |
32% |
32% |
10% |
4% |
|
| Sexism |
45% |
52% |
18% |
34% |
35% |
11% |
3% |
|
| Homophobia |
50% |
51% |
18% |
33% |
33% |
10% |
5% |
|
| Ageism |
44% |
46% |
16% |
30% |
34% |
11% |
9% |
69% think that racism is a major/moderate problem in Australia – a similar result to when this question was previously asked in September last year. Just over half believe that religious intolerance, sexism and homophobia are major/moderate problems. The percentage thinking religious intolerance is a major/moderate problem has dropped 11 points while those thinking sexism is a major/moderate problem has increased 7 points since September.
Those most likely to think racism a major/moderate problem were women (76%), Greens voters (87%) and Labor voters (75%).
Those most likely to think sexism a major/moderate problem were women (61%), Greens voters (76%) and Labor voters (69%).
Those most likely to think homophobia a major/moderate problem were women (61%), Greens voters (74%), Labor voters (61%) and aged 18-34 (57%).
55% of those aged 55+ think ageism is a major/moderate problem.
There were no substantial differences between groups on views about religious intolerance.