Most cited reasons for the persistence of gender inequality in the workforce
Most frequently reported barriers to gender parity in the workforce, as of July 2015
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This statistic shows the share of respondents who reported each factor as being a barrier to gender parity in the workforce of their industry, as of July 2015. 44 percent of respondents reported an unconscious bias among managers as being a barrier to parity in their industry. Moreover, 44 percent cited a lack of work-life balance as being a barrier to gender parity.
Most frequently reported barriers to gender parity in the workforce, as of July 2015
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Unconcious bias among managers | 44% |
| Lack of work-life balance | 44% |
| Lack of role models | 39% |
| Lack of qualified incoming talent | 36% |
| Women's confidence, aspirations | 31% |
| Societal pressures | 23% |
| Unclear career paths | 17% |
| Lack of talent, leadership development for women | 15% |
| Don't know | 12% |
| No barriers | 10% |
| Lack of parental leave | 6% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Unconcious bias among managers | 44% |
| Lack of work-life balance | 44% |
| Lack of role models | 39% |
| Lack of qualified incoming talent | 36% |
| Women's confidence, aspirations | 31% |
| Societal pressures | 23% |
| Unclear career paths | 17% |
| Lack of talent, leadership development for women | 15% |
| Don't know | 12% |
| No barriers | 10% |
| Lack of parental leave | 6% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jan 18, 2016
This statistic shows the share of respondents who reported each factor as being a barrier to gender parity in the workforce of their industry, as of July 2015. 44 percent of respondents reported an unconscious bias among managers as being a barrier to parity in their industry. Moreover, 44 percent cited a lack of work-life balance as being a barrier to gender parity.
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- First half of 2015
- Number of respondents
- 1,346 executives
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Figures are based on the Future of Jobs survey conducted by the World Economic Forum. The number of respondents was 1,346 people from 366 companies worldwide. Only countries from which a minimum of 30 unique data points could be obtained were included.
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- Region
- Worldwide
- Survey time period
- First half of 2015
- Number of respondents
- 1,346 executives
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Figures are based on the Future of Jobs survey conducted by the World Economic Forum. The number of respondents was 1,346 people from 366 companies worldwide. Only countries from which a minimum of 30 unique data points could be obtained were included.
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