NI Life and Times Survey - 2002: RACINTEG

Year: 2002
Module:Community Relations
Variable:RACINTEG

Some people say that it is better for a country if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions. Others say that it is better if these groups adapt and blend into the larger society. Which of these views comes closer to your own?

	%
It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions	20
It is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society	70
(Don't know)	10

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions	20	19
It is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society	71	70
(Don't know)	9	11

Results for people of different ages

%

18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions 24 24 17 23 18 15
It is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society 66 66 73 69 75 73
(Don't know) 11 11 10 9 7 13

Results for people of different religions

%

Catholic Protestant No religion

It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions 23 17 18
It is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society 68 73 70
(Don't know) 9 10 12

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