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A number of polls have shown that a rising number of Americans are becoming more conservative, especially on economic and social issues. According to Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs poll, a significant number of Americans now consider themselves socially conservative. This figure is the highest since 2012.
GALLUP POLL: Social Conservatism in U.S. Highest in About a Decade
— 38% say they are conservative on social issues, highest since 2012
— 44% say they are economically conservative, also highest since 2012https://t.co/Z3YEEzGkay pic.twitter.com/NHWOHM03ol
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) June 8, 2023
The number of people who consider economic freedom to be a vital part of their lives has reached a record-high of 44% since 2012. This trend is visible across various demographic and political groups. Among Republicans, the number of individuals who consider economic liberty to be a vital part of their lives has increased significantly, from 60% to 74%.
GALLUP POLL: Are you Conservative, Moderate or Liberal on Social issues?
• Conservative: 38% (highest since 2012)
• Liberal: 29%
• Moderate: 31%Republicans:
Conservative: 74% (+14 from 2021)
Moderate: 18% (-14)
Liberal: 6% (-1)— 30% of 18-29 year-olds consider themselves… pic.twitter.com/nDbsgbtP4s
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) June 8, 2023
The rise of the conservative movement is good news for those who cherish principles that support socially conservative legislation. It can help states enact policies that are geared toward sensitive social issues, such as abortion, transgender rights, and the teaching of gender identity in schools.
According to a recent survey conducted by the PRRI, more Americans now believe that there is only one gender identity, with 59% stating that they think there is only one gender identity, up from 56% in 2021. The shift is also highly partisan, with around 90% of Republicans and 63% of Independents supporting only two gender identities, up from 56% in 2023.
It's interesting to note that the belief in a binary gender structure has increased or remained the same across various religious groups, even among younger individuals like the millennials and Gen Z. The most notable shifts were seen among Hispanic Catholics and other Protestants of color. These shows that conservative values aren't exclusive to older generations.
The rise of conservatism can be seen across various demographic and age groups in the US. As the political landscape changes, it's important that people embrace conservative principles that have endured the test of time. The future for conservatism in the country is bright.
Source: Trending Politics
