2021-10-31-皮尤-What_People_Around_the_World_Like_–_and_Dislike_–_About_American_Society_and_Politics_39页_1mb

Overview: This Pew Research Center report from November 2021 examines how people in 16 advanced economies viewed American society and politics. The U.S. was seen positively for technology, entertainment, military strength, and universities but faced criticism for its health care system, discrimination issues, and decline in democracy as a model.

Key Positive Perceptions:

• Technology: A median of 72% across non-U.S. countries rated U.S. technological innovations as the best or above average.
• Entertainment: About two-thirds (e.g., median of 71%) praised American movies, music, and TV, noting widespread popularity, especially among younger audiences.
• Military: Roughly 60% considered U.S. military strength average or above, with high praise in Asia-Pacific nations.
• Universities: Around 60% rated U.S. institutions as above average or the best, highlighting their global influence.

Key Negative Perceptions:

• Health Care: A median of 48% viewed the U.S. health care system as below average, with countries like Australia and Sweden giving it the worst rating. COVID-19 pandemic handling exacerbated this view.
• Discrimination: Large majorities (e.g., up to 95% in some countries) saw racial and ethnic discrimination as a very serious problem in the U.S., more so than in their own societies.
• Democracy/Elections: While 17% saw U.S. democracy as a good model, 57% felt it was once a model but not recently. Favorability improved under President Biden compared to Donald Trump.

Influencing Factors: Age and education often mattered; younger and more educated respondents tended to view U.S. entertainment and technology positively but criticized health care. Discrimination concerns correlated with negative views on living standards and personal freedoms.

Recent Trends: U.S. image rebounded with Biden's election; median favorability increased from 34% in 2020 to 62%, particularly for democratic values and climate policy under his administration. However, about half in most countries saw the U.S. as not respecting personal freedoms.

Country Variations: Greece, Japan, and South Korea had the most favorable views, while Germany, Canada, and Sweden rated the U.S. more critically across multiple areas.