Society


Politics Publication

Understanding Society: Beyond Populism

Download the latest edition of Understanding Society - Beyond Populism – which explores the major political and social shifts around the world.
Society Survey

New global poll finds unemployment remains the top issue globally — but in Britain healthcare is the single biggest worry for the fourth consecutive month.

New study finds the majority of people across 26 countries think that their country is on the wrong track — South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Italy and France are the most concerned.
Society Publication

Attitudes to potentially offensive language on TV and radio

A new report by Ipsos for the regulator Ofcom outlines public attitudes to offensive language on TV and radio.

QUIZ: How much do EU know about the European Union?

Before the EU Referendum on 23 June, take the Ipsos EU Quiz and compare your knowledge of the UK's relationship with the EU with family and friends!
Society Survey

Family estrangement survey for Stand Alone

A new Ipsos survey for the charity Stand Alone has shown that over a quarter (27%) of the British public know somebody who is no longer in contact with a family member.
Society Publication

Society

Our long term political and social trends have been collected over the last 30+ years and are unrivalled amongst polling organisations.

Support for the Death Penalty 1977-2009

Q Do you think the death penalty...?
...is ever justified or not?
...should be re-introduced in Britain for certain crimes, or not?
Q Do you favour or oppose the death penalty for people convicted of murder?
Public opinion Publication

What works in community cohesion

The Commission on Integration and Cohesion (CIC) was established in August 2006 as a fixed-term body (reporting in June 2007), charged with deepening an understanding of community cohesion issues and relevant policy approaches, and developing practical approaches to support community cohesion in local areas.

This research study was commissioned to contribute to the ongoing work of Communities and Local Government and the Commission. It seeks to help understand `what works' in terms of cohesion policy and initiatives by investigating policy and practice in six case-study areas.
Society Survey

Political Correctness Survey

Ipsos interviewed 1,018 adults aged 18+ by telephone between 2-4 March 2007