Generation gap on social issues - attitude towards abortion in the U.S.

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 3, 2011
This survey shows the attitude towards legalization of abortions in the U.S. in 2011 by generation. 56 percent of the Baby Boomers stated that abortion should be made legal.

In your opinion, should abortion be legalized or outlawed?

CharacteristicTotalMillennialGen XBoomersSilent
Legalized 54% 53% 55% 56% 51%
Outlawed 41% 43% 40% 39% 43%
Don't know 5% 3% 5% 6% 6%
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Release date

November 2011

Region

United States

Survey time period

09.22.2011 to 10.04.2011

Number of respondents

2,410 adults

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.
Figures may not add to 100% because of rounding.

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