PACE released the data from its Civic Language Perceptions Project, which seeks to understand people’s perceptions of the language associated with civic engagement and democracy work. In partnership with Citizen Data, PACE fielded a nationally representative survey of 5,000 registered voters between November 21-28, 2021. The result is 16,000 pages of data, which offers an incredibly rich dataset and endless opportunities to explore Americans’ relationship to civic language.
Because survey participants were asked about their demographics and their experiences, we can specifically look at various “cuts” of the data to explore for insights. From April to June 2022, PACE hosted a series of “deep dive” sessions to explore the impact of race, religion, gender, age, political party and ideology, and civic education on Americans’ perceptions and associations of civic language. At each session, we shared data insights, released infographics related to the topic, and created space for discussion. Information and materials from each of the deep dives can be found below.
If you have any questions about the sessions, please email Language@PACEfunders.org or visit the Civic Language Perceptions Project to learn more about the initiative.
Sessions
Deep Dive on Civic Education | Wednesday, April 13, 3-4pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Generation Citizen, CivXNow, and Grantmakers for Thriving Youth
Deep Dive on Religion | Wednesday, April 27, 4-5pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: Faith In/And Democracy
Deep Dive on Millennials and Gen Z | Thursday, May 5, 2-3pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Partnership for American Democracy
Deep Dive on Race | Thursday, May 26, 3-4pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: United Philanthropy Forum
Deep Dive on Gender | Wednesday, June 15, 3-4pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: The Ronald Reagan Institute
Deep Dive on Political Party and Ideology | Tuesday, June 21, 3-4pm ET | Watch the recording | Read the recap
In partnership with: Democracy Funders Network