| Characteristic | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Personal freedom | 67% | 64% |
| Equality | 61% | 49% |
| Religious freedom | 61% | 49% |
| The pursuit of happiness | 56% | 50% |
| Security | 55% | 52% |
| Freedom of justice | 50% | 46% |
| Economic freedom | 49% | 53% |
| Common good | 48% | 39% |
| Diversity | 44% | 40% |
| Political freedom | 44% | 46% |
| Progress and change | 42% | 35% |
| Freedom of the press | 40% | 40% |
| Patriotism | 39% | 35% |
| Separation of powers | 38% | 34% |
| Individualism | 36% | 33% |
| Action and achievement | 36% | 33% |
| Scientific progress | 35% | 37% |
| Competition | 25% | 35% |
| Solidarity | 22% | 19% |
| Volunteerism | 20% | 18% |
| Capitalism | 20% | 36% |
| None of the above | 5% | 4% |
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Source
Release date
February 2017
Region
United States
Survey time period
February 06 to 08, 2017
Number of respondents
1,029 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "In your opinion: Which of the following concepts are essential for the American Dream?"
Total number of respondents by gender:
female: 537
male: 492
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