Religion

Just over a third of people on average in 28 countries across the world (a Global Country Average of 35%) think that their country is divided by “culture wars” according to a new Ipsos' Global Advisor poll, carried out in partnership with the Policy Institute at King’s College London. Despite this, however, there is wide variation in this opinion when looking at individual countries, and many don’t have a strong view.

Ipsos’s Inclusiveness Index compares countries’ acceptance of social and cultural diversity.

Three-quarters around the world say their country’s society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different.

Half (49%) in a new global study agree that religion does more harm than good in the world, and 51% disagree, according to new data from Ipsos Global @dvisor survey.

These are the latest findings from the Ipsos perils of perception survey. The results highlight how wrong people across 40 countries are about some key issues and features of the population in their country.

41% of Malaysians prioritize Self, significantly higher to Singaporeans at just 29%.

Thailand’s uniqueness is linked to its ability to adapt, to integrate without internalising, and never taking up a frontal position.

Majority (76%) agree gay men, lesbians should be free to live as they wish.