Swiss men have rosier view of gender equality than women

Male members of Generation Z in Switzerland reckon that progress on equality is much further advanced compared to the views of women and men of older generations. Young men are more likely to says that equality has been achieved in almost all areas of society, an attitude which contrasts with the opinion of Generation Z women. This is shown by the third edition of a national equality barometer, carried out by Sotomo and commissioned by the Swiss conference of gender equality delegates (SGK), an association of public centres specialised in gender equality. + Read more: do women have equal rights in Switzerland? The aim of the Gender Equality Barometer 2024 was to record and compare the assessments and experiences of young people (born between 1997 and 2007) related to gender equality. Their expectations of possible related political, social, and societal measures were also at the centre of the research. The results were compared with those of older generations. Although the ...