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Marxism's Rise: 18% of Social Scientists Embrace Ideology

5/21/2025

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A 2006 survey uncovered that a mere 3% of American professors identify as Marxists, with the figure climbing to 5% in the humanities. In contrast, 18% of social scientists embraced Marxism, peaking at 25.5% in sociology. This raises intriguing questions about the influence of these beliefs in academia, hinting at a possible 35% alignment with Marxist ideas.

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A 2006 survey uncovered that a mere 3% of American professors identify as Marxists, with the figure climbing to 5% in the humanities. In contrast, 18% of social scientists embraced Marxism, peaking at 25.5% in sociology. This raises intriguing questions about the influence of these beliefs in academia, hinting at a possible 35% alignment with Marxist ideas.