SURVEY QUESTIONS:

What is your name?

What is your age group?
• Under 18
• 18-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55 or above
What is your gender?
• Male
• Female
• Prefer not to say
What is your occupation?
• Student
• Employed (Full time/ Part time)
• Homemaker
0. Which of the following social movements are you aware of?
• #MeToo
• Time's Up
• Feminist Movements
• Equal Pay Movements
• Women's Suffrage Movements in history
1. What does gender equality mean to you? [ Please tick all the options that apply to you]
• Equal rights and opportunities for all genders
• Treating everyone the same the same, regardless of gender
• Supporting equal access to healthcare and reproductive rights
• Challenging and changing harmful gender stereotypes
• Other...
2. Companies should provide equal parental leaves for both fathers and mothers.
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly Agree
3. Do you think traditional gender roles (for example- men as breadwinners of the family and
women as caretakers of the family) has any more significance in today's society?
 • Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
4. Do you think social media has been effective in promoting gender equality throughout the
world?
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
5. Do you believe both sons and daughters should have equal contribution in household
chores?
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
6. Female leadership faces more criticism and challenges than male leadership does. ~
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
7. Do you think that gender equality is fully achieved in Western countries? (Select all that
apply)
• Yes, gender equality has been fully achieved in the Western World
• No, there are still gaps in certain areas (for example- workplace, education, etc.)
• No, there are societal expectations and stereotypes that hinder full equality
• No, the legal framework is in place, but implementation is inconsistent
• Unsure
8. In your opinion, which of the following areas still need improvements for gender equality
in the Western World? (Select all that apply)
• Pay Equity
• Leadership representation
• Workplace discrimination
• Access to education
• Reproductive rights
 • Societal Expectations
• Legal rights
• Other...
9. Which of the following do you think contribute to the gender pay gap in the Western
World? (Select all that apply)
• Occupational segregation
• Lack of equal negotiation opportunities
• Gender bias
• Work-life balance issues
• Women's lack of access to leadership positions
• No gender pay gap
• Other...
10. Do you think legal reforms should be introduced lo achieve gender equality in the
Western World? (Select all that apply)
• Yes, for political representation
• Yes, for workplace equality
• Yes, for pay equity
• No, gender equality should be achieved without gender quotas
• Other...
11. In your opinion, what are the most significant societal pressures faced by men in the
Western World? (Select all that apply)
• Pressure to be the primary breadwinner of the family
• Pressure to conform to traditional masculine roles
• Pressure to avoid showing vulnerability or emotions
• No significant pressure
• Other...
12. The gender pay gap is primarily due to women's choices in career paths than systemic
issues?
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
13. Women are under represented in leadership positions in the Western World? (For
example- There has been no female US presidents since its independence in 1776, while
India has had one female Prime Minister and two female Presidents since its independence in
1947)
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
 • Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree
14. Compared to India, do you think gender equality is more or less advanced in Western
Countries?
• More advanced in Western Countries
• More advanced in India
• More or less the same
15. In your opinion, is the gender pay gap more prominent in Western countries or in India?
• More prominent in Western Countries
• More prominent in India
• More or less the same
16. Do you think the Western media reinforces gender stereotypes more than Indian media?
• Yes, more in Western media
• No, more in Indian media
• More or less the same
17. Do you think gender based violence is better addressed legally in Western countries
compared to India?
• Yes, better in Western countries
• No, better in India
• More or less the same
18. Do you think that women in Western societies are more pressured by society to conform
to traditional beauty standards than women in India?
• Yes, more in Western societies
• No, more in Indian societies
• More or less the same
19. Do you think husbands are more likely to share domestic roles and chores with their
wives in Western families than in Indian families?
• Yes, more in Western families
• No, more in Indian families
• More or less the same
20. Women have equal opportunities for career advancement in the Indian workplace as
compared to the Western workplace.
• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
 • Strongly agree
21. Which areas of education do you think need more gender equality focus? (Select all that
apply)
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Business and entreprenuership
• Humanities and social sciences
• Sports and physical education
• Arts and creative fields
• Other...
22. What are the reasons for the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields in the Western
World? (Select all that apply)
• Societal stereotypes about women being less suited for technical subjects
• Lack of encouragement or mentorship for girls in STEM
• Gender bias in the educational system and in academia
• A male-dominated workplace that discourages women from entering STEM fields
• Women's lower confidence or interest in STEM due to past socialization
• Structural barriers in STEM education (e.g., fewer female role models)
• Other...
23. What are the barriers preventing men from participating more equally in caregiving and
parental roles in the Western world? (Select all that apply)
• Societal expectations that men should be the primary breadwinners
• Lack of paternity leave or support for fathers
• Fear of workplace stigma or career setbacks
• Lack of role models or societal examples of men in caregiving roles
• Financial pressures that prioritize men’s income
• Lack of sufficient child care options or affordability
• Other...
24. Why do you think women are underrepresented in leadership roles in the Western
workplace? (Select all that apply)
• Gender-based discrimination and bias
• Lack of mentorship or networking opportunities for women
• Traditional gender roles that discourage women from pursuing leadership positions
• The work-life balance challenge (e.g., caregiving responsibilities)
• Lack of organizational support for female employees
• The belief that men are naturally better suited for leadership
• Other...
25. Which of the following societal pressures contribute to reinforcing traditional gender
roles in the Western world? (Select all that apply)
• Advertising and marketing that reinforces gender-specific products
 • Media portrayals of ideal masculine and feminine behavior
• Family expectations of gendered responsibilities
• Religious or cultural beliefs about gender roles
• Educational systems that push children toward gender-specific fields
• Lack of societal support for non-traditional gender roles
• Other...
26. What do you think could be done to achieve true gender equality in Western societies?
(Select all that apply)
• Implementing stronger anti-discrimination laws
• Increasing public awareness campaigns
• Encouraging men to participate in gender equality discussions
• Promoting women in leadership roles
• Supporting paid family leave and childcare policies
• Reducing gender stereotypes in media and advertising
• Other...
27. What role do you think men should play in achieving gender equality?
• Men should actively challenge gender stereotypes and biases.
• Men should advocate for equal rights and opportunities for women.
• Men should support paternity leave and equal childcare responsibilities.
• Men should encourage other men to change harmful behaviors.
• Men should not feel the need to get involved, as gender equality is a women's issue.
• Other...
28. In your opinion, has gender equality improved more in Western countries or India in the
last 50 years?
• Yes, more in Western countries
• No, more in India
• More or less the same
29. How would you rate the progress towards gender equality in the Western World since the
1950s?
• There are been significant progress
• There has been some progress, but there is a lot more to cover
• There has been little to no effective progress
• Unsure
30. Do vou believe that the current push for gender eaualitv is more about equality in access
as in opportunities) or equality in outcomes (as in compensations and credit)? (Answer in
about 15-20 words)