FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY

AROUND THE WORLD

IPSOS GLOBAL @DVISOR

GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
To what extent do you
12%
Four in ten women 21%
agree or disagree with
the following
around the world statement: In my
country, I have full
equality with men and
say they dont the freedom to reach
my full dreams and
have equality with 28%
aspirations?

men or the AGREE VERY MUCH

freedom to reach AGREE SOMEWHAT

their full dreams DISAGREE SOMEWHAT

40%
and aspirations DISAGREE VERY MUCH

2 Ipsos. Base: 8,822 aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb 2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Women in Spain, Japan, South Korea and Turkey most feel they lack equality
Total 40%
Spain 73%
Japan 67%
South Korea 64%
Turkey 62%
Italy 55%
Brazil 55%
Serbia 51%
Mexico 46%
France 44%
Hungary 43%
South Africa 42%
Belgium 41%
Poland 38%
the US 37%
Australia 36%
Argentina 36%
Germany 36%
Disagree very much/ Disagree somewhat
Great Britain 30%
Sweden 26%
Peru 24%
Canada 22%
India 19%
China 17%
Russia 12%

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?
3 Ipsos. Base: 8,822 aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb 2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Most believe in equal rights but few think it exists
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
59% 29% 9% 4%

I believe there is currently an inequality between women and men in terms of

social, political and/or economic rights in my country
28% 44% 20% 9%

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
26% 42% 23% 9%

I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and supports equal

opportunities for women
21% 38% 25% 17%

I believe that men are more capable of doing things in society such as working,
earning money, being educated and teaching than women
7% 18% 26% 49%

I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of women because of
what might happen to me
6% 18% 32% 44%

I believe that women are inferior to men 5% 13% 21% 61%

I believe that women should not aspire to do anything outside of the household
and should produce children and tend to their family
5% 11% 18% 65%

AGREE VERY MUCH AGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE VERY MUCH

4 Ipsos.
Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb 2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Nearly all around the world say they believe in equal opportunities
Agree very much/somewhat
Total 88%
Sweden 94%
Argentina 94%
the US 93%
Great Britain 93%
Canada 93%
China 92%
Australia 92%
South Africa 91%
Spain 91%
Peru 91%
Mexico 90%
Serbia 89%
Belgium 89%
India 88%
Italy 88%
France 87%
Turkey 87%
Hungary 85%
Brazil 84%
Germany 82%
Russia 80%
Poland 79%
South Korea 76%
Japan 71%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: 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 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
But at the same time most think equality still not achieved (except in Russia)
Total 72%
Sweden 84%
Mexico 80%
India 80%
South Korea 79%
Brazil 78%
France 78%
South Africa 77%
Spain 77%
China 75%
Peru 74%
Australia 73%
Hungary 72%
Serbia 72%
the US 72%
Great Britain 71%
Turkey 71%
Canada 69%
Italy 68%
Belgium 68%
Japan 68%
Argentina 67%
Germany 63%
Poland 59%
Russia 42% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe there is currently an inequality
between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country?
6 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Women more likely than men to believe inequality exists especially in
Poland and South Korea
90%
Agree very much/somewhat
80%
70%
60%
50%
40% Women
30% Men
20%
10%
0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe there is currently an inequality
between women and men in terms of social, political and/or economic rights in my country?
7 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Most claim to actively support womens rights too
Total 68%
China 87%
India 85%
Peru 83%
Spain 82%
Mexico 80%
Turkey 79%
Poland 77%
South Africa 77%
Serbia 76%
Argentina 74%
Sweden 69%
Brazil 66%
Russia 63%
Italy 62%
Australia 61%
Hungary 61%
the US 60%
France 59%
Belgium 59%
Canada 59%
South Korea 56%
Great Britain 56%
Germany 51%
Japan 28% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: 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?
8 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
In some countries, men are more likely than women to say they speak up for
womens rights Agree very much/somewhat
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40% Women
30% Men
20%
10%
0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: 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?
9 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
On average, just over half define themselves as feminist but varies by country, and only a
minority in Japan, Russia and Germany
Total 58%
India 83%
China 74%
Italy 70%
South Africa 69%
France 65%
Spain 63%
Sweden 61%
the US 61%
Peru 60%
Australia 60%
Canada 59%
Mexico 59%
Serbia 59%
Argentina 58%
Great Britain 58%
Belgium 56%
Turkey 54%
Poland 54%
Brazil 51%
South Korea 49%
Hungary 46%
Japan 42%
Russia 39%
Germany 37% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and
supports equal opportunities for women?
10 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
In most countries, women are more likely to describe themselves as feminist especially
Britain, South Africa, Poland, Brazil, South Korea, Russia and Germany
90% Agree very much/somewhat
80%
70%
60%
50%
40% Women
30% Men
20%
10%
0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I define myself as a feminist--someone who advocates and
supports equal opportunities for women?
11 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Around half in China, Russia and India believe men are more capable than
women Total 25%
China 56%
Russia 54%
India 48%
South Korea 33%
Japan 32%
Turkey 30%
Hungary 28%
Poland 25%
the US 22%
South Africa 22%
Australia 21%
Italy 21%
Germany 20%
Brazil 19%
Serbia 18%
Great Britain 16%
Peru 16%
Mexico 15%
France 15%
Belgium 15%
Argentina 13%
Sweden 12%
Canada 11%
Spain 9% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that men are more capable of doing things in
society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women?
12 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
In most countries, men are more likely than women to say men are more capable
especially China, Turkey, South Africa, Poland and the US
70% Agree very much/somewhat
60%

50%

40%

30% Women
Men
20%

10%

0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that men are more capable of doing things in
society such as working, earning money, being educated and teaching than women?
13 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Half in India feel scared to speak up for equal rights for women
Total 24%
India 50%
Turkey 39%
Brazil 36%
South Korea 33%
China 33%
Hungary 28%
Russia 26%
Japan 26%
South Africa 25%
Australia 24%
Mexico 23%
Poland 22%
the US 22%
Spain 21%
France 20%
Belgium 20%
Sweden 19%
Italy 18%
Peru 18%
Canada 16%
Serbia 16%
Great Britain 14%
Argentina 14%
Germany 13% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of
women because of what might happen to me?
14 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Women particularly more likely to feel scared in Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, South Africa and
Serbia but in the US men are more scared about speaking up
60% Agree very much/somewhat
50%

40%

30%
Women
20% Men

10%

0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I am scared to speak out and advocate the equal rights of
women because of what might happen to me?
15 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
On average, one in six believe women are inferior to men and almost half in Russia and
India Total 18%
Russia 46%
India 46%
Serbia 33%
China 24%
Germany 22%
South Korea 21%
Sweden 21%
Turkey 20%
South Africa 18%
the US 17%
Japan 16%
Brazil 16%
Hungary 15%
Australia 14%
Italy 13%
Mexico 12%
Peru 12%
France 12%
Canada 11%
Belgium 10%
Poland 10%
Great Britain 9%
Argentina 9%
Spain 7% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that women are inferior to men?

16 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
In most countries, both sexes equally likely to believe women are inferior to men
60% Agree very much/somewhat
50%

40%

30%
Women
20% Men

10%

0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that women are inferior to men?

17 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Similar minority think women should just stay at home but highest again in India and
Russia Total 17%
India 44%
Russia 30%
China 24%
Turkey 22%
South Korea 22%
Hungary 22%
Poland 17%
Serbia 17%
the US 16%
Japan 16%
Italy 16%
Brazil 15%
Australia 14%
Germany 14%
South Africa 14%
Peru 12%
France 12%
Belgium 11%
Sweden 10%
Argentina 10%
Mexico 10%
Great Britain 8%
Spain 8%
Canada 8% Agree very much/somewhat
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that women should not aspire to do anything
outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family?
18 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: FEMINISM AND GENDER EQUALITY AROUND THE WORLD
Men are more likely to think women should stay at home especially in Turkey, South
Korea and the US
50% Agree very much/somewhat
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20% Women
15% Men
10%
5%
0%

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I believe that women should not aspire to do anything
outside of the household and should produce children and tend to their family?
19 Ipsos. Base: 17,551 adults aged 16/18-64 across Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Jan-Feb
2017
GLOBAL @DVISOR: POWER TO THE PEOPLE?
Methodology
These are the findings of a Global @dvisor survey into attitudes towards feminism and gender equality around the world. The survey
instrument is conducted monthly in 24 countries via the Ipsos Online Panel system. The countries reporting herein are Argentina, Australia,
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South
Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States of America.
For the results of the survey presented herein, an international sample of 17,551 adults aged 18-64 in the US and Canada, and age 16-64 in
all other countries, were interviewed between January 20th and February 3rd, 2017. Approximately 1000+ individuals participated in each
country with the exception of Argentina, Belgium, Hungary, India, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden
and Turkey, where each have a sample approximately 500+. The precision of Ipsos online polls are calculated using a credibility interval with
a poll of 1,000 accurate to +/- 3.5 percentage points and of 500 accurate to +/- 5.0 percentage points. For more information on the Ipsos
use of credibility intervals, please visit the Ipsos website.
In countries where internet penetration is approximately 60% or higher the data output generally reflects the overall population. 16 of the
24 countries surveyed generate nationally representative samples in their countries (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France,
Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and United States).
Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Turkey produce a national sample that is more urban & educated, and with
higher incomes than their fellow citizens.
Where results do not sum to 100, this may be due to computer rounding, multiple responses or the exclusion of don't knows or not stated
responses.
Data are weighted to match the profile of the population.

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