Figure 3-7. Percentage of respondents allowing racist, sexist, anti-LGBTQ+ expression by students and professors, by the respondents’ party identity.
ViewAllow Professors to express their viewAllow Students to
express their views
Democratic RespondentsRepublican
Respondents
Democratic
Respondents
Republican
Respondents
Express Sexist Views10222032
Express Racist Views7211431
Express Anti-LGBTQ+ Views15322747

Sources: Data derived from AP-NORC, Public Perceptions of Freedom of Expression on University Campuses Paints a Complex Picture, University of Chicago (Oct. 2, 2023).

Note: The questions were: Do you think students [or professors] should be allowed or not allowed to do each of the following on campus? Express racist views, express sexist views, express anti-LGBTQ+ views.