There is bias against women leaders among young adults, according to a new study. The international study has revealed the worrisome findings that the younger generation (ages 18-34) harbors not-so-progressive views about women in leadership.
The Reykjavik Index for Leadership is an annual study focusing on the perceptions surrounding women in top positions. The collaboration between Women Political Leaders, an advocacy group, and Kantar Public surveyed over 10,000 people from 14 countries, said news reports. Among the G7 nations, only 47% said they were comfortable with a woman as CEO in a major company—plummeting from 54% the previous year. The study also found that only 45% favored a woman leader heading the country, down from 52% in the previous year. While the female respondents favored women leaders, they exhibited considerable bias against women.
The survey didn’t reveal reasons for the views. The organizations believed the economic crises were making them turn to a safe spot, where men hold positions of power, added news reports.
