In India and many other countries, there is little gap between men and women in attitudes on gender issues
Most Indians support gender equality, but a new survey finds that traditional gender norms still hold sway for many people in the country.
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Most Indians support gender equality, but a new survey finds that traditional gender norms still hold sway for many people in the country.
Around eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam say both men and women should be primarily responsible for earning money.
Indians nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.
A median of 49% of people in 12 places in Asia say they at least somewhat favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
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