At work, in relationships or at home, sexism remains anchored in the daily lives of the French despite their growing desire to fight it, notes Monday, March 7 the High Council for Gender Equality in a report.
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Released on the eve of International Women's Rights Day, the first "
Sexism Barometer
" is part of the continuation of the #MeToo movement and against a backdrop of an increase in the number of complaints against sexual violence.
The HCE report highlights "
alarming
" figures: six out of ten French women say they have suffered a sexist act or remarks in the street and transport, 46% of the women questioned have experienced sexist acts at work, and 43% in are victims at home.
The acts judged to be sexist in the report range from remarks “
like humor
” (which 57% of women say they have experienced) to the pay gap for equal positions or skills (concerning 21% of the panel).
The HCE underlines in its report that “
young women seem more exposed
” or become more aware of the subject than previous generations.
For example, 13% of the women questioned indicate having undergone a forced sexual act.
A figure that rises to 20% among 18-34 year olds.
Faced with "
a general socio-cultural context conducive to sexism
" depicted by the HCE, movements to denounce sexist gestures such as #MeToo receive the approval of the majority of the opinion.
Two out of three French people say they are "
in favor of these movements
", and 52% of those questioned consider them "
necessary
".
One in three French people now say they are careful not to be sexist in their actions and words.
But 26% of the men questioned expressed their “
fear of being perceived as sexist
” when approaching a woman.
Among 25-34 year olds, this share is 40%.
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To raise French people's awareness of sexism, the HCE calls for a priority fight "
against impunity for sexist and sexual violence
" and to guarantee education in emotional and sexual life during the school curriculum, as enshrined in law since 2001. to the legal arsenal in the fight against sexist acts, eight out of ten French people believe that the sanctions are "
insufficient or badly applied
", and 53% of French people "
do not feel informed about the existing laws and sanctions to fight against sexism
”.
(Survey conducted by the Viavoice Institute from February 2 to 16, 2022 among 3,000 French people over the age of 15.)
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