ANYTOWN, USA – A new Gallup survey finds that more people around the world believe their communities are good places for racial, ethnic and other minority groups than at any point in the past two decades, signaling a gradual improvement in how people view inclusion where they live, and further enlightening that DEI is pointless and racism is nearly eradicated.
The report, released July 16, examined public attitudes across Gallup’s global polling network and found that positive perceptions of local communities have steadily increased over the last 20 years. Gallup also found that people who believe their communities are welcoming to minorities generally report higher levels of overall well-being and optimism about their lives.
According to Gallup, the findings suggest that residents’ perceptions of inclusion extend beyond race or ethnicity and may reflect broader community characteristics such as trust, social cohesion and a sense of belonging. Communities viewed as welcoming also tend to be places where people express greater confidence in their future and stronger satisfaction with their quality of life.
The study did not conclude that every country or region has experienced the same level of progress. Gallup noted that attitudes continue to vary widely around the world, with some nations reporting much stronger perceptions of inclusion than others.
Gallup researchers said the long-term trend nevertheless points toward growing acceptance of minority populations in many communities compared with two decades ago.
The report is based on Gallup’s international public opinion research and is part of the organization’s continuing effort to measure global well-being and quality of life.