Over 75% of Hong Kong men surveyed are conservative

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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2021-06-18 12:39

Last update date: 2021-06-18 12:43

Although the society of Hong Kong is becoming more gender-equitable, a survey shows that more than 75% of Hong Kong men surveyed are still conservative in their attitudes towards gender roles. As many as 49% of Hong Kong men surveyed as "paternalistic" tend to identify with men. Be strong, protect others and be self-reliant.

The survey results also show that the Hong Kong men interviewed feel pressured to be an "ideal man", believing that having wealth, high morals, a successful career, and a happy family are the conditions for being an "ideal man"; in terms of choosing a spouse, they prefer an ideal partner's education Or work achievements are not higher than their own. Some interviewees even revealed that if their partners have higher incomes, they will question their own abilities, "it will hurt their self-esteem anyway."

The Women’s Foundation pointed out that among the new generation of Hong Kong men, conservative gender ideologies are still prevailing, and will send research to relevant government departments, education and social service organizations, hoping to help cultivate the values ​​and behaviors of gender equality among Hong Kong men.

A survey by the Women’s Foundation found that more than 75% of men surveyed have conservative attitudes towards gender roles.

(Provided by the agency)

The Women’s Foundation commissioned the Education University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University to conduct a survey, collecting more than 1,700 men and 48 men from 11 universities. The interview methods include self-filled questionnaires and focus group interviews to provide opinions.

Based on the analysis of the results, the researcher classified the interviewed men into 4 different types: male chauvinism (22%), repressive style (5%), paternalism (49%) and enlightened (24%), followed by the most conservative To the least conservative ranking, paternalistic men accounted for the most, reaching 49%.

According to agency analysis, the above-mentioned men interviewed belong to a less conservative group, have a strong desire to protect others, and prefer women who conform to traditional roles as ideal partners, such as putting the role of mother above career.

They generally have a positive attitude towards the feminist and anti-sexual assault MeToo women's movement.

As for the "male chauvinist" respondents who belong to the most conservative group, 22% of the respondents strongly agree with traditional female roles, have the most negative stereotype attitudes towards Hong Kong women, and least support feminism and the women's movement.

They are the only group that believes that #MeToo movement has a negative impact on men.

The survey results also showed that the interviewees felt pressured to be the "ideal man". They believed that the "ideal man" should have wealth, high morals, a successful career, a happy family, and be the backbone and protector of the economy.

Interviewed Hong Kong males prefer not to have higher academic qualifications or work achievements than their own in choosing a spouse

In terms of ideal partners, respondents prefer that their academic qualifications or work achievements are not higher than their own.

Some interviewees also prefer to have their partners take on most of the parenting responsibilities and housework, and have traditional feminine qualities such as gentleness and willingness to help others.

A focus group participant revealed, “If your partner’s income is higher than your own, you may begin to question your own abilities, which will hurt your self-esteem anyway.”

According to the Women’s Foundation, the results reflect that more than 75% of the men interviewed are conservative in gender roles. Although most of them support the concept of gender equality, they still maintain a strong attitude towards women in terms of family, appearance, sexual autonomy and career development. Hold double standards.

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