The UN Development Programme found that 28% of people believe it is OK for a man to beat his wife
Nearly 90% of the world's population — of every gender — holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published on Thursday, ahead of International Women's Day.
The prejudiced views include that men are better politicians and business leaders than women; that going to university is more important for men than women; and that men should get preferential treatment in competitive job markets. Countries with the lowest population of those with sexist beliefs were Andorra, at 27.01%, Sweden with 30.01% and the Netherlands, 39.75%.
The numbers show “new clues to the invisible barriers women face in achieving equality” despite “decades of progress”, the UN Development Programme said in a statement accompanying the report.
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