In most countries, TV news is also the most trusted source of information, followed by news on the radio and in newspapers. The United States is an exception, with American students placing their greatest trust in newspapers. Students across countries are moderately trusting of their government institutions. The courts and police are trusted the most, followed by national and local governments. Political parties are trusted the least.
Students have generally positive attitudes toward the political and economic rights of women.
In fact, there is now somewhat stronger support than was found in the 1971 IEA Civic Education Study. The largest gender differences in the study were found for this scale. Direct questions and comments to Webmaster .