Perceptions related to gender equality in Canada, 2018
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Release date: December 9, 2019
Description: Perceptions related to gender equality in Canada, 2018
Perceptions related to gender equality in Canada, 2018
Examining attitudes and beliefs can provide further insight on how certain behaviours are perceived by Canadians.
This information can shed light on the areas where further conversations about social norms and attitudes may be beneficial.
More than 7 in 10 Canadians agree that:
- same- and opposite-sex partners should have the same rights to adopt children
- people should be able to express their gender however they choose
| Statement | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Same- and opposite-sex partners should have the same rights to adopt children | 79% | 70% |
| People should be able to express their gender however they choose | 85% | 78% |
The largest differences between women's and men's attitudes were seen in the levels of agreement with these two statements:
- there are significant obstacles that make it harder for women to get ahead
- people who report sexual assault are almost always telling the truth
| Statement | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| There are significant obstacles that make it harder for women to get ahead | 72% | 55% |
| People who report sexual assault are almost always telling the truth | 62% | 47% |
The majority of Canadians said they would support a transgender family member while 1 in 10 stated that they would not.
For more information, see the full Juristat article: Perceptions related to gender-based violence, gender equality, and gender expression.
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces.
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