This statistic illustrates the answers to the following survey question: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"? Black Pete is the fictional aid of Sinterklaas, a local variation of Santa Claus in the Netherlands and Belgium. Due to his traditional black appearance, it has been publicly discussed in those countries whether Black Pete should change its look. As of 2017, 32 percent of respondents agreed that if a minority feels discriminated, it should be seriously considered to adapt Black Pete. This had increased to 34 percent in 2018.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"?
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November 19, 2017 to November 22, 2017 and November 12, 2018 to November 16, 2018
Number of respondents
40,315*
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Als een minderheid zich gediscrimineerd voelt, moeten we serieus overwegen om (kleine) aanpassingen aan Zwarte Piet te doen."
The figures have been taken from several publications.
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NPO 1 (EenVandaag). (November 16, 2018). Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/
NPO 1 (EenVandaag). "Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"?." Chart. November 16, 2018. Statista. Accessed July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/
NPO 1 (EenVandaag). (2018). Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/
NPO 1 (EenVandaag). "Do You Agree or Disagree with The Statement: "If a Minority Feels Discriminated, We Should Seriously Consider (Small) Adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"?." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Nov 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/
NPO 1 (EenVandaag), Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/ (last visited July 23, 2024)
Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "If a minority feels discriminated, we should seriously consider (small) adaptations of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)"? [Graph], NPO 1 (EenVandaag), November 16, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/789833/opinions-on-adapting-look-black-pete-on-request-of-the-minority-netherlands/
