The new nationwide survey of Delphiheld in November, revealed the intimate pulse of Argentina with a simple question: What word defines us today? The result is a portrait uncomfortable but fascinating.
The most frequently chosen category was “good people“, with 12.2%, closely followed by the word “Idiots“, with 9.1% and thirdly, the identity of endless effort: the “fighter“, which reaches 8.6%. A emotional triangle this reveals a country that thinks itself noble but is tired; supportive but unrewarding; morally, but with the feeling that he always pays the price.
Behind the podium appears a list of words that appear again and again in every talk about how we are doing: “advantageous“(3.7%), “difficult” (3.6%), “ignorant” (3.1%), the “Anti-Kirchnerists” (2.7%), which reveal the rift, and quieter definitions such as “patients” (2.6%) and “supportive” (2.4%).
Education, crack is the least talked about thing
As part of the survey, the Education level appears as a variable sharper because it completely changes the hierarchy of the words chosen. In the high sectorsthe most frequently mentioned word to define Argentinians is “Idiots“What it achieves 9.3% and becomes the first descriptor of national identity. Behind it appears “good people” with 6.6%, followed by “advantageous” (6.2%), “difficult” (5.6%) and “fighter” (5.4%).
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The reading is direct: The higher the level of education, the greater the tendency to define oneself through frustration, mistrust and burnout.with negative words occupying the first positions.
In the lower sectorsthe photo is exactly the opposite. The predominant word there is “good people” with a 19.6%, far above the rest. Secondly, “fighter” with 12.9%, while “Idiots“ stands out 8.9%. Then follow concepts that are more associated with fear and patience – “anxious” (4.6%) and “patient” (4%) – than with distrust.
This changes the meaning of the card: the people’s identity is based on morality and effort, not disappointment.
Youth vs. older: cynicism versus memory
On the other hand, among the Young people aged 18 to 49The most frequently chosen word to define Argentinians is “good people“which reaches 12.8%. Seems very close”Idiots“, with 10.3%, showing a combination of moral appreciation and frustration. In third place is “fighter” with 8.2%, while “advantageous“results in 4.5% and “difficult” reaches 4.1%.
This group displays a more critical, cynical youth identity, more marked by feelings of being exploited or deceived.
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Among those older than 50 years and more, the structure changes. The main word is still “good people” with 10.9%, but “Idiots” drops sharply to 6.7%. On the other hand, “fighter” rises to 9.6%, making it a more important definition than for young people. In addition, categories appear that do not appear in the youngest group: “Fool” with 4.9% and “forgetful” at 4.2%.
This shows that older people are characterized less by distrust than by a feeling of historical wear and tear and loss of orientation.
Territory: a land that changes depending on the map
If you look at identity by region, that is Argentina almost becomes several countries in one.
While inside CABAThe most frequently chosen word is “Idiots” with 13.8%surpass “good people” what remains inside 12.3%; In the interior of Buenos Aires the battle is even: 13.7% “good people” versus 14.5% “idiots”. There is no dominant story, there is an emotional connection.
On the other hand, in the GBAthe break is even more pronounced: “good people“ stands out 4.9%, while “Idiots“climb to 12.8%. It is the area where the gap between pride and frustration is greatest.
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But Cordova shows a different pattern. Always characterized by the other, that Republic of Cordoba defines the citizens of the country as “fighter” with a 12.1%, much more than in other regions. Additionally, “good people“ goes up 5.3% And “Idiots” To 4.5%, Leaving an identity centered on the culture of effort.
He NOA offers the most surprising fact of the entire survey: the 29.1% defines Argentines as “good people,” while only 1.5% choose “boludos”. It is the region with the highest collective self-esteem in the country. In it NEAthe card is divided into two almost identical emotions: “Fighters” (20.1%) and “good people” (19.5%)a mix of moral pride and everyday resistance.
And finally in souththe identity is stricter and more direct: “fighter“reaches 12%, while “good people” And “Idiots” remain almost at zero at 0.9% each, a region where victims weigh more than any other definition.
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