Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequality

The AP-NORC Center has conducted extensive research on critical topics facing minority groups, including policing issues, long-term care, and marriage rights.

AAPI Data

Most within AAPI communities are concerned about climate change and support policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Most AAPI adults have experienced some form of extreme weather in the past 5 years (79%), and 67% say extreme weather has influenced their views on climate change.

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Most within AAPI communities support guaranteed legal access to abortion nationwide

Most AAPI adults won’t vote for a candidate who doesn’t share their view on racism (79%) or abortion (68%), but 54% could vote for a candidate who disagrees on the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Few within AAPI communities are feeling very confident about their finances

Most within AAPI communities report an increase in household expenses in the past year, while few say the same about their household savings – just 30% are very confident they can manage costs. About half of AAPI adults believe that the United States is not supportive enough of Palestinians in the conflict with Israelis, with a nearly identical share thinking it is too supportive of Israelis.

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AAPI Communities’ Top Issue Priorities for the Coming Year

Among AAPI adults, immigration and inflation are the top priorities for 2024, but about 7 in 10 have little or no confidence that the government can make any progress on problems facing the country.

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AAPI community is pessimistic about the state of politics, but their outlook is comparatively less dour than the general public’s view.

Most within the AAPI community lack trust in government institutions and have little hope for the Republican and Democratic Parties’ futures. Just 1 in 10 AAPI adults believe democracy is functioning well, though another 47% say it is functioning somewhat well.

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