Feminism in Catalonia according to the 2023 Values Survey
The director of the Center for Opinion Studies (CEO), Jordi Muñoz, yesterday presented the Survey on values in Catalonia 2023. The survey addressed political and social issues and revealed an interesting perception of feminism in Catalonia.
Perception of feminism among young people
The majority of boys under the age of 25 believe that feminism has gone too far, a statement shared by 54% of respondents. This reflects a worrying trend observed in this segment of the population.
Variation in perception according to age
As the age of the male survey population increases, censorship of the feminist movement softens. This trend is inversely proportional in the case of women, showing a clear generational divide in perceptions of feminism.
Misperceptions about feminism
A significant portion of respondents believe that there are women who file false complaints to gain benefits or harm a man, although data from the State Attorney General’s Office in 2022 refutes this perception. False complaints of gender-based violence only account for 0.0084% of all those that are lodged, a figure that puts this false perception into perspective.
Opposing reactions and discourses
Negative perceptions of feminism are reflected in discourses that criticize feminist policies and maintain that men feel singled out or criminalized. This is seen in both opinion spaces and political statements, showing an ever-widening ideological divide between young men and women.
Reality versus perception
Despite the negative perceptions, the reality shows that women continue to suffer discrimination in employment and power spheres, as well as a greater burden in terms of care. This highlights the need to continue fighting for gender equality and the defense of democratic values.
conclusion
The CEO survey reveals a negative perception of feminism in Catalonia in 2023, with a clear generational divide in perceptions and a presence of false beliefs that do not correspond to reality. This highlights the need to continue working for gender equality and overcoming existing prejudices.