22 October 2012, 221012, discrimination, discrimintation against women, sexism, subjected to sexism
Q. Over the last 12 months, have you been subjected to or witnessed sexism or discrimination against women in your workplace?
|
Total |
Men |
Women |
Aged 18-34 |
Aged 35-54 |
Aged 55+ |
|
| Yes – have been subjected to sexism/discrimination |
7% |
3% |
11% |
11% |
7% |
2% |
| Yes – have witnessed sexism/discrimination |
13% |
13% |
13% |
19% |
14% |
3% |
| Total subjected to or witnessed |
17% |
15% |
18% |
25% |
18% |
5% |
| No |
61% |
67% |
55% |
61% |
68% |
49% |
| Don’t work |
19% |
14% |
25% |
9% |
11% |
45% |
| Not sure |
3% |
4% |
2% |
5% |
3% |
1% |
17% of respondents say they have been subjected to or witnessed sexism/discrimination in the workplace.
11% of women say they have personally been subjected to sexism/discrimination in the workplace. Excluding those who don’t work, 15% of female workers say they have been subjected to sexism/discrimination in their workplace.