This chart reflects the results of a recent Pew Research Center survey -- done between March 20th and 25th of a national sample of 1,503 adults, with a margin of error of 3 points. The margin of error for Democrats is 4.4 points, and for Republicans is 4.5 points.
It shows the perception of adults (and of Democrats and Republicans) on which groups suffer the most discrimination in this country. Large majorities of adults and Democrats recognize the discrimination against Muslims, Blacks, Hispanics, Gays/Lesbians, women, and Jews.
Republicans are different. They believe the most discriminated group in the country are evangelicals (70%). They also believe whites (58%) and men (48%) are discriminated against. This is ridiculous. None of these three groups are discriminated against in the U.S. -- a majority white, majority christian, patriarchy.
I don't mean to say that evangelicals, whites or men can't have a hard life. They can -- either due to bad choices they made or due to things beyond their control (poverty, disabilities, etc.). But it is NOT due to discrimination.
Claiming victimhood for whites, evangelicals, and men (especially white men) just cheapens the real discrimination that exists for other groups.
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