Hey fam! Ready to celebrate the incredible spark women bring to our world? A new CGTN poll of 7,292 respondents across 38 countries shows women are not just breaking glass ceilings – they're shattering them! 🚀👩‍🚀
Here's the scoop:
- Attention to women’s issues: 74.9% globally, 80.9% in developing countries, and 79.1% among under-44s care deeply about gender equality. 🙌
- Top drivers for progress: Education (92%), political participation (87%), and health (86%) are viewed as essential for protecting women's rights. 🎓🏥🗳️
- Women’s influence on the rise: 86.1% of women report increased spending power, 88% back "girls help girls" initiatives, and 76% say diverse female characters in films and shows foster inclusion (think women-led Bollywood hits or K-drama heroines!). 🎬✨
- Growth areas: 91.5% want more focus on education, 90.6% on health, and 89.5% on employment. In developing regions, 91.8% push for job opportunities and 90.6% for stronger social security. đź’Ľđź”’
Thanks to years of effort, the Chinese mainland has seen historic milestones: lifting 690 million women out of poverty and cutting maternal mortality by nearly 80% since 1995. Today, women make up over 40% of the workforce and snagged over 60% of medals in the last four Summer Olympic Games. 🏅🌏
On China’s role, 72.8% of respondents from developing countries applaud its skill-training programs for women, while many also praise legal protections, balanced gender ratios in higher education, and improved social security.
Survey deets: Conducted by CGTN and Renmin University’s New Era International Communication Research Institute, this study spans major developed nations and the Global South, with respondents aged 18-65 and sample sizes reflecting national census data.
Whether you're posting on Insta or binge-watching your fave series, remember: women’s power is unstoppable. Let’s keep pushing for progress! 🌟💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
