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April 29, 2020

Worldwide Optimism About Future of Gender Equality, Even as Many See Advantages for Men

Men seen as having more opportunities to be leaders in their community

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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
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

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