Higher Support for Gender Affirmative Action Than Race

67% of Americans support affirmative action for women

Slightly fewer, 58%, support affirmative action for minorities

Women more likely than men to support both programs

By Rebecca Riffkin, Gallup

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A majority of Americans say they favor affirmative action programs. However, support is a bit higher for programs aimed at helping women (67%) than for those focused on helping racial minorities (58%).

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