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Worldwide Optimism About Future of Gender Equality, Even as Many See Advantages for Men
Views differ across globe on whether men should have more right to a job than women when jobs are scarce
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- Worldwide Optimism About Future of Gender Equality, Even as Many See Advantages for Men
- Most say gender equality in their country is very important
- Many think men have more opportunities than women when it comes to getting high-paying jobs
- More people now say men have a better life than women in their country
- Women less optimistic than men about gender equality in their country
- Majorities think men and women have about the same influence in making important family decisions
- Most agree that gender equality is important
- Larger shares of women than men say gender equality is very important in many countries
- Women less optimistic than men about gender equality in their country
- Views differ across globe on whether men should have more right to a job than women when jobs are scarce
- In some countries, men are more likely than women to agree that men should have more right to a job in hard times
- Few think women have a better life than men
- Women more likely to see men as having a better life
- Many see more opportunities for men in getting high-paying jobs
- Men seen as having more opportunities to be leaders in their community
- In most countries, men and women seen as having similar opportunities to express political views
- Most see gender parity in opportunities for getting a good education
- In many countries, sizable shares say men have more influence than women in decisions about household finances
- Larger shares of men than women say men have more influence in decisions about household finances
- When it comes to decisions about child rearing, many say women have more influence than men
- Most see gender parity when it comes to making decisions about religion
- Majorities across the globe prefer an egalitarian marriage
- Majorities in most nations see gender equality as likely in their country