Equality
Young People Less Comfortable With Women Leaders, Poll Shows
- 72% of young adults in G-7 see women as capable as men
- Difference between age groups largest in U.K., Germany, France
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Young people are the least likely age group to believe that women are as capable at leadership as men, according to a survey of 14,000 people that suggests the push for gender equality is struggling.
Some 72% of 18-34 year olds in Group of Seven nations consider both sexes equally suitable in top positions, the online poll by Kantar and the Women Political Leaders group shows. That’s lower than any other age group and compares to 76% of 55-65 year olds. The samples were weighted to each country’s gender, age and education profile, and no margin of error was given.