among Japanese nationals; 1,534 female and 1,313 male respondents; single answer format
Method of interview
Postal questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Do you think that the status of men and women is equal in society as a whole? Please answer the question that comes closest to your Please select what comes closest to how you feel. (Select one)."
The survey used a stratified two-stage random sampling method.
Citation formats
Sense of gender equality between men and women in Japan 2023, by gender
According to a survey on gender equality conducted between November 2022 and January 2023, over ** percent of female respondents in Japan found that men in general received preferential treatment in society. Male respondents agreed with this statement to *** degree.
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