title: Questionnaire Community Engagement¶

Questionnaire on „ Gender gap in STEM/Textile & Garment Industry”¶

GOALS¶

While creating the Gender Equality and Diversity Plan, it seemed reasonable to get a broader anonymous opinion on general perceptions regarding the gender gap. Sometimes gender related topics might be sensitive to some people that either they don’t know or don’t wish to publicly speak about. Addressing other factors such as language grammar and specifications and/or limits about expression, the following questionnaire is an example adapted from the REDU’s template, used as a starting point, to the context of the Slovenian language and culture. Extra questions were added that are specific to the environment of Center Rog and future use of the space by users for which we want to create a safe, inclusive and equally opportunistic environment.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS¶

Use an online platform like Typeform, Google forms or Jutform, it is easier to collect the data and safer (COVID context) than the traditional “on paper” method.
Use your own newsletter, online pages (Facebook, Instagram) and 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 23 items as a data collection tool, including 22 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 - Gender gap in STEM/Textile & Garment Industry¶

This questionnaire is anonymous and will greatly help us in identifying the general
perception/opinion regarding the gender gap in STEM - Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics as well as the Textile and Garment Industry.

We are grateful for your contribution and we thank you for your time!

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

17. When do you usually work?¶

Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Nights
Variable times

18. What do you think is important for ensuring safety in the infrastructure in which you work?¶

Security guard
Adequate lighting of yards and corridors
Cameras
Rules on the action in case of harassment and violence
Contact person
Other

19. If travelling abroad for an international residency, how long would you stay?¶

7-10 days
14 - 21 days
More

20. When in the year would you most easily travel to an international residency?¶

During the holidays during the school year
During the summer holidays
At any time

21.If you were a parent, would you go to an international residency with your family?¶

Yes
No
Maybe

22. Would you enroll your child in a local kindergarten or school in a foreign country during the residency in a foreign country?¶

Yes
No
Maybe

23. In the absence of this option, would you need organized care?¶

4h / day
1 day / week
Other

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

or on the social networks @shemakes_eu

Last update: October 11, 2022