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August 25, 2026

1. Views on the state of gender and leadership and obstacles for women

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1. Views on the state of gender and leadership and obstacles for women
Most Americans say it is easier for men to get top leadership positions in politics and business
Republicans and Democrats have different views of why women are underrepresented in politics
Republican women are more likely than GOP men to see structural barriers for women in politics
Many Americans see structural barriers holding women back from top leadership positions in business
Women are far more likely than men to see structural barriers for women in leadership positions in business
Republicans and Democrats have different views of what’s holding women back in business
Republican women are more likely than GOP men to see structural barrers for women in business