益普索-性别不平等在20国集团中仍然普遍存在（英）-2021.10-25页_2mb

WOMEN'S FORUM G20 Summary

Methodology and Sample

• Total Participants: 9,500 people from 19 G20 countries (excluding the European Union).
• Sample Size per Country: 500 interviews per country.
• Demographics: Representative samples of adults aged 18 and above, including both men and women.
• Data Collection Method: Online interviews via Ipsos Access Panel.
• Quota Method: Applied to gender, age, occupation, region, and market size.
• Data Collection Period: July 12th to August 6th, 2021.

Core Findings

Perception of Gender Inequalities

• 67% of people in G20 countries believe that women have less chance than men in at least one important area: succeeding in business, working in future professions, or being in good health.
• Women's Perception: 53% believe women have less chance than men in business success.
• Men's Perception: 41% believe women have less chance than men in business success.
• Italy is the country where the most people believe women have less chance to succeed in business and future professions (47% for business, 43% for future professions).

Gender Equality in Business and Professions

• 67% believe women have less access to leadership positions and equivalent salaries.
• 75% of people (including 79% of men and 71% of women) think that gender equality in business should be a priority.
• 81% of people believe that better access for women to senior management positions would have positive consequences for the business, including innovation, company image, employee well-being, and growth.

Impact of the Pandemic on Gender Inequalities

• 55% of people (including 55% of men and 51% of women) believe the pandemic will increase gender inequalities.
• 75% of people have experienced negative consequences of the pandemic related to gender.
• Women are more affected by the pandemic's impact on employment and health.

Perception vs. Reality

• Perceived Female Share on Boards: 26% (overestimated by 4%).
• Actual Female Share on Boards: 22%.
• Perceived Female Inventors: 19% (overestimated by 7%).
• Actual Female Inventors: 12%.

Measures in Favor of Women

• Majority Approval: A vast majority (over 80%) would approve of measures in favor of women, with women more supportive than men in most cases.
• Top Approved Measures:
  • Invest in women's and girls' education: 52% (men) and 52% (women) support.
  • Create lifelong opportunities for STEM training: 52% (men) and 52% (women) support.
  • Develop a better understanding of mental health issues: 52% (men) and 51% (women) support.
  • Reform the health system: 51% (men) and 51% (women) support.
  • Develop innovative policies for women entrepreneurs: 47% (men) and 47% (women) support.
• Least Supported Measures:
  • Publishing names of firms with salary gaps: 41% (men) and 37% (women) support.
  • Communicate on gender inequality and climate change: 37% (men) and 42% (women) support.

Quotas for Women in Management

• Majority Support: 71% of men and 81% of women support the introduction of quotas for women in management boards.
• Concerns:
  • 23% of men and 41% of women believe quotas may discourage competent women.
  • 16% of men and 28% of women think quotas may be detrimental to men's jobs.

Key Statistics

• Percentage of people who think gender equality will never happen: 35% (global average).
• Estimated time to achieve gender equality: 16 years (global average), with women estimating longer than men.
• Percentage who think gender equality is already the case: 13% (global average), with women being more optimistic than men.
• Percentage who think women have less access to finance for starting businesses: 10% (global average).
• Percentage who think women have less access to professional training and promotion: 14% (global average).
• Percentage who think women have less access to the same salary levels for equivalent experience and skills: 17% (global average).

Call to Action

• 80% of people in the G20 think closing the gender gap and designing an inclusive economic recovery should be an important priority.
• 4/6 of the measures proposed are supported by a vast majority of people in the G20 countries.

Conclusion

The survey highlights a general awareness of gender inequalities across G20 countries, with women more likely to perceive these inequalities than men. Despite this, there is strong support for measures to address gender gaps, especially in education, health, and economic opportunities. Quotas for women in leadership are widely supported, though some concerns exist about their potential negative side effects. The pandemic has exacerbated gender inequalities, particularly for women, and the need for inclusive economic recovery is seen as crucial.