And how much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Organisations and leaders in public life, such as politicians, community groups and churches, should encourage members of minority ethnic communities to participate in public life.

	%
Strongly agree	42
Agree	40
Neither agree nor disagree	12
Disagree	2
Strongly disagree	1
Don't know	2

 

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Strongly agree	43	41
Agree	38	43
Neither agree nor disagree	13	12
Disagree	3	2
Strongly disagree	1	0
Don't know	3	2

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Strongly agree	47	45	41	44	41	37
Agree	31	39	37	40	41	47
Neither agree nor disagree	12	12	14	12	15	10
Disagree	4	2	3	1	1	3
Strongly disagree	3	0	1	1	1	1
Don't know	4	3	4	2	2	2

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Strongly agree	47	32	48
Agree	38	45	37
Neither agree nor disagree	11	16	9
Disagree	2	3	2
Strongly disagree	1	2	0
Don't know	1	2	3

 

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