British Social Attitudes 42 Supplement 2025

Product Description

The British Social Attitudes 42 Supplement contains additional reports from the 42nd British Social Attitudes survey that were not included in the initial publication.

The new reports are:

BSA 42 | Gender Identity
This research investigates the complexities of gender identity and its impact on social attitudes and policy preferences in the UK. Our own sense of gender identity, and how feminine or masculine we feel can influence what we think. But what influences our sense of gender and how do different gender identities influence support for gender equality and LGBTQ+ policies? In this report, we examine the nuanced understanding of gender identity, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of gender roles and their implications for public policy.

BSA 42 | Artificial intelligence: How political orientation shapes attitudes to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not politically neutral. It triggers fundamental concerns about power, equity, and governance. As the UK Government seeks to increase the adoption of AI, it is important to understand public perceptions of these tools, and how those perceptions are shaped by people’s political attitudes. This report analyses how political orientation ‑ measured along left/right and libertarian/authoritarian dimensions ‑ shapes attitudes toward AI technologies and their regulation.