2013-05-06-皮尤-After_Boston,_Little_Change_in_Views_of_Islam_and_Violence_10页_539kb

The 2013 Pew Research Center survey, conducted on May 1-5, found that despite the Boston Marathon bombings, public views on Islam's association with violence changed little. Key findings included: 42% believed Islam encourages violence more than other religions, while 46% disagreed, similar to trends since 2002, with stark partisan differences—62% of Republicans held this view vs. 29% of Democrats. Significant discrimination against Muslim Americans was reported by 45%, surpassing levels in views of other groups like gays and lesbians (39%), Hispanics (25%), African Americans (22%), and women (15%). Democrats were more likely to report discrimination compared to Republicans. Demographic factors, such as age and race, influenced perceptions; younger Americans showed less acceptance of the violence link, and blacks were disproportionately focused on discrimination against Muslim Americans and their own community. The survey highlighted that partisan divides and age demographics were strong predictors of responses, with minimal change over time.