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Questionnaire on „ Identifying the general perception regarding Gender gap in STEM/Textile & Garment industry”

GOALS

The goal of this questionnaire is to research the gender gap status at a national level in order to identify the most appropriate starting point for next actions and also to explore the difference between statistical and real-life data

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Use an online platform like Typeform or Google forms, it is easier to collect the data and safer (COVID context) than the traditional “on paper” method.

  • Use an online platform like Typeform or Google forms, it is easier to collect the data and safer (COVID context) than the traditional “on paper” method.

  • Use your own online pages (Facebook, Instagram) and on channels that are active in the STEM or Textile and Garment industry for the dissemination. We don’t recommend paid promotion.

ROLES

If you do not have a sociology specialist on your team, we recommend contacting/contracting one. An experienced eye is needed both for the relevant adaptation/reformulation of the questions and for the subsequent interpretation of the data.

PREPARATION

  • Set the dates for launching and closing the online survey

  • Allow 3 weeks before launch for preparation and 3 weeks after closure for interpretation of the data obtained.

CONTENT

This questionnaire consists of 29 items as a data collection tool, including 28 closed questions (with predefined answer options) and one open question (giving subjects the possibility to freely record their answers). Depending on their content, factual and opinion questions were included. Data collection and analysis were carried out in accordance with the principle of data confidentiality, and participation in the research was voluntary, based on the expression of free consent.

Questionnaire - On identifying the general perception/opinion regarding gender gap in STEM/ Textile & Garment Industry

1. What is your gender?

  • Male

  • Female

  • Non binary

  • I’d rather not answer

2. What is your age?

  • 14 - 18

  • 19 - 25

  • 26 - 34

  • 35 - 45

  • 45 - 55

  • 55- 65

  • 65 +

3. Level of education?

  • Primary education

  • Gymnasium studies

  • High-school studies

  • Post-secondary education

  • University studies

  • Postgraduate studies

4. What does gender inequality mean to you? * How would you define it in your own words?

Write down your answer here.

5. If you are a student, employee, freelancer or entrepreneur, which of the following occupational areas do you work in? This question is required. *

  • Academic, research

  • Business administration and management

  • Arts

  • Philosophy

  • Finance and / or accounting

  • PR and / or Marketing

  • Medicine / Nursing

  • Nutrition and public health

  • Public policies and / or administration

  • Political science and government

  • STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics

  • NGO

  • Other (please specify which)

6. Have you ever experienced gender inequality?

  • Yes

  • Not sure

  • No

7. What kind of problems did you face because of gender?

You can select multiple answers

  • Lower salary

  • Intimidating, threatening or physically abusive behavior

  • Behavior that denigrates, ridicules, or humiliates a person

  • Sexual harassment

  • Less chances of promotion

  • Other (please specify which)

8. How often do you hear such statements about women?

Statement Very often Often Sometimes Rare Never
"Women should cook and do housework"
“Men should secure money in the house”
"Women are not attracted / good in certain scientific fields because there are biological / neuronal differences between women and men"
"Women are better at raising children"
"Men are stronger than girls / women"
"Women should earn less than men"
"Women are not as good at leadership because they are too emotional"

9. Do you think that in our country, girls and women are treated equally with boys and men, respectively? This question is required. *

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

10. Do you think that in our country, girls and women are treated equally with boys and men, respectively, in terms of access to education and completion of studies?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

11. From your point of view, in Slovania, as many women as men are finishing postgraduate studies in the fields of STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

12. Do you think that in our country, women have the same opportunity as men, in terms of access to management positions, technical occupations and / or high expertise?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

13. In your opinion, are women as active as men in the fields of STEM?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

14. From your point of view, do women active in the fields of STEM receive the same recognition and the same opportunities (in terms of expert and / or leadership positions) as men?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

15. Do you consider that the spirit of innovation is stimulated in society (through non-formal and informal education, lifelong learning programs, funding opportunities, etc.) for women and men alike?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

16. From your point of view, are women given the same opportunities as men to contribute to a more sustainable future for the communities they belong to?

  • Definitely yes

  • Yes

  • No

  • Definitely not

  • I don't know / I don't have an opinion

Don't' forget to end up with this disclaimer:

Thank you for your contribution.

You can find out more details about the project on

www.shemakes.eu

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Last update: October 11, 2022