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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Total large/ moderate |
|
A large problem |
Moderate problem |
Small problem |
Not a problem at all |
Don’t know |
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Sept 12 Total large/ moderate |
Jun 13 Total large/ moderate |
|
| Racism |
64% |
25% |
39% |
29% |
6% |
2% |
71% |
69% |
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| Religious intolerance |
51% |
18% |
33% |
32% |
14% |
4% |
65% |
54% |
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| Sexism |
51% |
15% |
36% |
37% |
10% |
3% |
45% |
52% |
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| Ageism |
49% |
15% |
34% |
31% |
13% |
8% |
44% |
46% |
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| Homophobia |
47% |
16% |
31% |
36% |
13% |
5% |
50% |
51% |
64% think that racism is a major/moderate problem in Australia – down a little compared to when this question was previously asked in June last year. Just over half believe that religious intolerance and sexism are major/moderate problems.
Those most likely to think racism a major/moderate problem were women (68%), Greens voters (85%) and Labor voters (71%).
Those most likely to think sexism a major/moderate problem were women (58%) and Greens voters (70%).
Those most likely to think homophobia a major/moderate problem were women (54%), Greens voters (77%), Labor voters (54%) and aged 18-34 (56%).
54% of those aged 55+ think ageism is a major/moderate problem.
There were no substantial differences between groups on views about religious intolerance.