New Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Transgenderism Isn’t Healthy, But One-Third Keep Views to Themselves

New Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Transgenderism Isn’t Healthy, But One-Third Keep Views to Themselves  

90% Oppose Gender Alteration Procedures for Minors, and 72% Oppose Gender Identity Curriculum in Classrooms

(Manitou Springs, CO—May 17, 2022) Summit.org, in partnership with McLaughlin and Associates—one of America’s most respected polling survey firms—is releasing the results of a recent national survey. Results were from a survey of 1,000 likely general election voters nationwide and was conducted April 22nd through April 26th.

“Everywhere Americans look, the media and education culture is bombarding us with relentless, daily messages in support of Transgenderism without limits. Despite this intensity, these stunning numbers show plainly that the vast majority of Americans aren’t buying what they’re being sold. A huge majority of Americans–for example–don’t think this issue belongs anywhere near our kids,” said Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit.org. “Yet, we also see a powerful chilling effect that this propaganda is having on society, as this research shows that tens and tens of millions disagree with what they see, but are afraid to say anything about their views. We trust this poll will spark all-important conversations so we can properly address these issues as a nation.”

All interviews were conducted online; survey invitations were distributed randomly within predetermined geographic units. These units were structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in the general election. This poll of 1,000 general election voters has an accuracy of +/- 3.1% at a 95% confidence interval.  

The complete link to the data can be found here: 

https://www.summit.org/about/press/polling-gender-identity-and-sexuality/

KEY INSIGHT: Of Those American Voters Who Offered an Opinion on the Issue a Majority Believe Transgenderism is Not a Healthy Human Condition, But Over a Third Stay Silent on the Issue:

• 64 percent of American voters who have an opinion about the issue do not believe transgenderism is a healthy human condition:
• • 34 percent stay silent on the issue to not offend others.
  • 30 percent are willing to speak out on the issue.

• 36 percent of percent of American voters who have an opinion about the issue believe transgenderism is a healthy human condition.

KEY INSIGHT: Almost 3/4 of American Voters Who Offered an Opinion on the Issue Oppose Teaching Sexual Based Curriculum in Elementary School:

• 72 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue do not believe schools should teach about sexual identity and sexual behavior with elementary-age children:
• • 42 percent believe it is inappropriate in a school setting.
  • 30 percent believe it is dangerous and could lead to children being groomed for sexual encounters at a young age.

• 28 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue believe it is a perfectly appropriate use of instruction time.

KEY INSIGHT: Vast Majority of American Voters Who Offered an Opinion on the Issue Say it it Possible to Know Difference Between Men and Women:

• 93 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue believe it is possible to distinguish between men and women. 

• 7 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue don’t believe it is possible to distinguish between men and women.

KEY INSIGHT: 90 Percent of American Voters Who Offered an Opinion on the Issue Say Underage Minors Should Not Be Allowed to Undergo Permanent Gender Alteration:

• 90 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue say minors should be required to wait until they are legal adults before undergoing permanent gender alteration.

• 10 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue say minors should be encouraged to undergo permanent gender alteration.

KEY INSIGHT: 90 Percent of American Voters Who Offered an Opinion on the Issue Believe That Medical Professionals Should Be Required by Law to Disclose Side-Effects of Gender-Altering Procedures:

• 90 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue believe that medical professionals performing gender-altering procedures be required by law to disclose the common, long-term medical and psychological impact of such procedures.

• 10 percent of American voters who have an opinion on the issue believe that medical professionals performing gender-altering procedures should not be required by law to disclose the common, long-term medical and psychological impact of such procedures.