Pew Research Center analyzed Americans’ opinions on women in top business leadership positions and the obstacles they face in obtaining those roles.
A survey of 5,057 U.S. adults was conducted July 17-23, 2023.
Key findings include:
1.) 55% of respondents thought there are too few women in top executive business positions.
— 65% of female respondents and 45% of male respondents said there are too few women in top executive business positions.
— Among these respondents, 79% said it would be ideal to have the same number of women and men in top business positions.
2.) 58% of respondents said a majority of women are not in top leadership positions because they have to prove themselves more than men.
— Respondents also said this was due to gender discrimination (50%) and family responsibilities (48%).
3.) 48% of respondents said “it’s only a matter of time” before there are as many women as men in top executive positions in business.
Read the original research here.
