Feminism and Gender Equality in 15 Developed Countries report on Feminism

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1 Feminism and Gender Equality in 15 Developed Countries

2 Methodology These are findings of the research conducted by global research company Ipsos. The research was conducted on the wave between February 4-18 th, The monthly data output is derived from a balanced online sample in 24 countries around the world via the Ipsos Online Panel system. For the results of the survey presented herein, an international sample of 12,047 in 15 countries were interviewed: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. Interviews were conducted among adults aged in the US and Canada and aged in all other countries. Approximately individuals participated on a country by country basis via the Ipsos Online Panel with the exception of Argentina, Belgium, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, South Korea and Sweden, where each have a sample approximately The precision of Ipsos online polls are calculated using a credibility interval. In this case, a poll of 1,000 is accurate to +/- 3.5 percentage points and one of 500 is accurate to +/- 5.0 percentage points in their respective general populations. 2

3 Analytical Components 1. [WOMEN ONLY] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: In my country, I have full equality with men and the freedom to reach my full dreams and aspirations. Agree very much, Agree somewhat, Disagree somewhat, Disagree very much 2. [ALL RESPONDENTS] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Agree very much, Agree somewhat, Disagree somewhat, Disagree very much [RANDOMIZE] I believe in equal opportunities for men and women--that women should be treated equally to men in all areas based on their competency not their gender I believe that men are more capable of doing things in society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women I believe that women are inferior to men I believe that women should not aspire to do anything outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family I believe there is currently an inequality between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country I advocate and support equal opportunities for women--i do more than just think about these things I actually speak up and out to change things for women in my country I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of women because of what might happen to me 3

4 The Gender Gap 4

5 Women: I have full equality with men and the freedom to reach my full dreams and aspirations Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Total Canada United States Great Britain Argentina Poland Australia Sweden Germany Hungary Belgium Italy South Korea France Japan Spain % 40% 35% 34% 34% * Values <5 not shown IR1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: In my country, I have full equality with men and the freedom to reach my full dreams and aspirations.. Base: women respondents only (n=6188) 41% 54% 45% 35% 55% % 42% 31% 3 33% 45% 43% 45% % 2 1 Top 2 55% 7 70% % 63% 62% 5 53% 4 45% 43% 42% 3 5

6 Identification as a Feminist & Advocacy for Equal Opportunities for Women 6

7 Feminism and advocacy for women s rights Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 I advocate and support equal opportunities for women--i do more than just think about these things I actually speak up and out to change things for women in my country 3 5 I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women % * Values <5 not shown IR1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Base: all respondents (n=12047) 7

8 I advocate and support equal opportunities for women--i do more than just think about these things I actually speak up and out to change things for women in my country Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Total Spain Poland Argentina Italy Sweden Canada Hungary Australia Belgium France Great Britain South Korea United States Germany % Japan 53% 25% * Values <5 not shown IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I advocate and support equal opportunities for women--i do more than just think about these things I actually speak up and out to change things for women in my country Base: all respondents (n=12047) 3 43% 40% % 33% 3 33% 4 44% 41% 3 32% 2 33% % 34% 3 Top % % 6 63% 5 53% 50% 50% 50% % 8

9 I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 Total Italy 2 Argentina 2 France 1 Spain 1 Canada Great Britain Poland 1 Sweden 2 United States Belgium South Korea Australia Hungary % % 2 34% 3 43% 35% % 74% 25% % 31% 2 25% 65% 62% 5 55% 55% 54% 54% 51% 50% 50% % Japan 5% 32% 50% 3 Germany 5% % 31% IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women Base: all respondents (n=12047) 9

10 I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women Men 25% 25% 1 21% 3% 3% Total () Sweden (2) Italy (2) Argentina (2) Great Britain () Spain (1) United States () Australia () Belgium () France (1) Canada () Poland (1) Hungary () Japan (5%) Germany (5%) South Korea () Women % 2 IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal opportunities for women Base: all respondents (n=12047) 10

11 Acknowledgement of Gender Disparity 11

12 Beliefs: are women and men equal? Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 I believe in equal opportunities for men and women--that women should be treated equally to men in all areas based on their competency not their gender 5 4% 8 I believe there is currently an inequality between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country 4 6 * Values <5 not shown IR1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Base: women respondents only (n=6188) 12

13 I believe in equal opportunities for men and women--that women should be treated equally to men in all areas based on their competency not their gender Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 Total 5 8 Great Britain 70% 5% 94% Spain 71% 93% Sweden 72% 21% 93% Australia 61% 31% 92% Canada 6 92% Italy 60% 31% 92% Argentina 7 3% 5% 91% France 61% 90% United States 63% 2 90% Germany 52% 35% 8 Belgium 51% 34% 85% Hungary 4 33% 82% Poland South Korea 4 Japan 4 25% 71% * Values <5 not shown IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I believe in equal opportunities for men and women--that women should be treated equally to men in all areas based on their competency not their gender Base: all respondents (n=12047) 4 32% 7 72% 13

14 I believe there is currently an inequality between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 Total 4 6 Sweden 3 45% 5% 85% France 34% 4 80% South Korea Spain 31% 44% 21% 5% 74% Italy 25% 4 72% Japan 54% 5% 71% Great Britain 50% 6 Australia 4 25% 6 United States 4 6 Belgium 1 45% 25% 64% Canada 45% 2 61% Germany 45% 2 61% Poland 3 61% Hungary % Argentina 21% 3 25% * Values <5 not shown IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I believe there is currently an inequality between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country Base: all respondents (n=12047) 5 14

15 Some Silenced by Fear 15

16 I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of women because of what might happen to me Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 Total 33% 4 1 South Korea 2 55% Poland 5 Hungary 2 4 Italy 31% 4 Japan % Belgium 3 43% Australia 3 45% 1 France 32% 50% Spain 25% 5 United States 5% 52% Argentina 65% Canada 31% 53% Great Britain Sweden Germany IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of women because of what might happen to me Base: all respondents (n=12047) 25% 2 34% 52% 63% 63% * Values <5 not shown 16

17 Support for Male Dominance 17

18 Are men more capable, superior to women? Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 I believe that men are more capable of doing things in society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women 5% 2 51% I believe that women should not aspire to do anything outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family 3% 21% 6 I believe that women are inferior to men 3% 65% * Values <5 not shown IR1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Base: women respondents only (n=6188) 18

19 I believe that men are more capable of doing things in society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Total 5% 2 51% Top 2 South Korea 5% 4 35% Poland 4 32% Japan 2 54% Hungary 21% 32% 3 2 Italy 2 52% United States 2 50% Australia 5% 33% 4 Germany 34% 4 Argentina 6 Canada 25% 5 Belgium 2 5 Great Britain 2 5 France 63% Spain 72% Sweden * Values <5 not shown IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I believe that men are more capable of doing things in society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women Base: all respondents (n=12047) 21% 6 19

20 I believe that women should not aspire to do anything outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Total 21% 6 Top 2 South Korea 21% 40% 35% 25% Hungary 2 54% Poland 65% Japan 4 35% Italy 65% United States 5% 1 6 Australia 6 Germany 64% Belgium 70% Canada 73% Spain 81% France 75% Great Britain 75% Argentina 5% 7 Sweden 5% * Values <5 not shown IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I believe that women should not aspire to do anything outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family Base: all respondents (n=12047) 7 20

21 I believe that women are inferior to men Agree very much Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree very much Top 2 Total 65% South Korea 4% % Germany 34% 45% 21% Japan 4 35% Sweden 65% United States 21% 63% Poland 73% Italy 71% Canada 70% Belgium 73% Hungary 1 70% Australia 2 64% Great Britain 72% Spain 81% Argentina 7 France 2% IR2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements I believe that women are inferior to men Base: all respondents (n=12047) 75% * Values <5 not shown 21

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