The message that the fight against gender inequality is now causing men to be discriminated against has penetrated society, especially men. Although a good part of men recognize that inequalities exist, 44.1% “very or somewhat agree” that “we have come so far in promoting women’s equality that men are now being discriminated against.” men”, something that 32.5% of women also think. This statement is false for 65.5% of women.
This is indicated by a survey about perceptions of equality between men and women and gender stereotypes, prepared by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). It also delves into the distribution of household chores, caring for dependent people and the behavior of both sexes.
Regarding the situation of women in Spain and the inequalities that exist between men and women, 67.2% of women believe that they are “very large or quite large.” However, when asking men, the figure drops almost 20 points to 48.2%.
When comparing the current situation with that of 10 years ago, 70.7% of Spaniards affirm that inequalities are less now and the majority of women also believe that they have decreased (67%) but 22.4% of interviewed indicates that inequalities are the same as a decade ago.
Continuing with the inequalities, 67.8% of women believe that the situation that girls have in accessing a position of responsibility is worse and 50.9% of men think the same, who, on the other hand, also say by 39.7% that women have the same opportunities.
When it comes to reconciling work and family life, 72.5% of women say that they have it worse, and 58.5% of men recognize that they are the disadvantaged when it comes to combining both activities.
78.1% of women agree with the statement “women have to work harder than men to prove that they can perform the same job.” This percentage drops 26 points when men are asked, 51 .8% agree and 46.3% deny that this is the case.
Inequality is clearer in the domestic sphere. On a workday, women spend more time on household chores (cleaning, cooking, shopping…) than men: women spend 172 minutes (almost 3 hours) on average per day and men spend 126.76 minutes (2 hours) on average. . But when asking about childcare during a workday, the distance between both sexes increases, while women dedicate 412.25 minutes (6.7 hours) to their children, they spend about 228.88 minutes (3.7 hours) ) of his time.
Regarding the statement “a woman with an active sexual life is criticized more than a man,” 87.2% of women agree with this and 76.2% of men as well. When talking about compliments, 49.5% of men believe that “it is always nice to receive one”, and the figure drops to 35.7% when asking women, in fact, 60.5% of them are in against this statement.
In the last twelve months, 49.2% of men have heard sexist comments from friends or family, the figure is similar among women (45.6%). 13.8% of women claim to have witnessed a man sexually harassing a woman and 8.1% of men as well.
Regarding discrimination based on sex at work, 9.7% of women claim to have witnessed it and 5.4% of men also claim to have witnessed it.
66.5% of Spaniards watching pornography is more typical of men than women, the same goes for paying to have sexual relations: 84.9% of those surveyed affirm that it is more typical of the male sex.
On the other hand, 55.6% of those surveyed indicate that talking openly about feelings is more typical of women. There is a coincidence of opinions about taking the initiative in a sexual relationship, 71.6% of Spaniards believe that it is appropriate for both sexes equally.
