Gender Equality In Singapore
International Women’s Day AKA a real holiday founded to honour feminism and women’s rights is upon us.
To celebrate the 8th of March, dating app Bumble and Young Women’s Leadership Connection Singapore surveyed 1,000 Singaporeans to sus out their sentiments regarding #equality on the island. Ahead are the findings that were unearthed about gender equality in work, family, and love life.
Gender equality in work, family & love
It’s 2024, and somehow, women are still fighting for equality on all fronts.
According to Bumble’s survey, more than 76% recognise the important role gender equality plays in society. Sadly, only 33% think Singapore has been able to close the gap between the sexes.
69% of women believe they fall behind on the work front due to juggling work commitments and family responsibilities. On the other hand, men are thought to have the advantage at work. They’re more likely to get hired for hot jobs and receive thicker paychecks in comparison to their female counterparts.
At home, 66% of women think they’re still stuck in a stereotypical role and doing more house chores than their spouses. Among those, 45% admit that gender equality is slowly recognised in their marriage but still somewhat of a myth.
As for women who are still dating around, 65% say both genders can make their own dating decisions and lead a happy life without settling down or having children.
The survey also reveals differences between Millenials and Gen Z. For example, more Millennial respondents say there’s equality in the workplace, as opposed to Gen Z who believe men are still getting ahead at the office. Same goes for domestic work. While 44% of Millennials think both sexes bear the same household responsibilities, only 24% of Gen Z agree with the statement.
Singapore’s outlook on gender equality
After tapping on the female members of Singapore for their honest thoughts on gender equality in Singapore, it’s clear that the gap between the sexes still exists. While there’s been progress, it’s been slow.
However, with the majority of the respondents showing broad support for gender equality in society, there are glimmers of hope that one day, we’ll get there.
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Survey In Singapore Reveals 70% Of Women Feel That Gender Inequality Still Exists In The Workplace
