Perceptions of the Population of the Republic of Moldova - Soros ...

Perceptions of the Population of the Republic of Moldova on Discrimination: Sociological Study 39The share of people who believe that the situation of men in the Republic of Moldova is better than thewomen's is higher among women (37%), persons over 65 years of age (35%), and persons with middle levelof education (36%).In the respondents' opinion, equal opportunities for women and men would mean equal rights (92%),taking decisions together (91%), good understanding between life partners (90%), equal family obligations(89%), both partners to be employed (83%) and have the same amount of free time (82%), equal access tothe same professions (78%) (see Table 3).Table 3. Respondent's perceptions on equal opportunities, %yes no I don'tknowEqual opportunities mean equal rights 92 5 3Equal opportunities mean access to the same professions 78 18 4Equal opportunities mean equal family obligations 89 8 3Equal opportunities mean taking decisions together 91 5 4Equal opportunities mean good understanding between life partners 90 6 4Equal opportunities mean that both partners should be employed 83 13 4Equal opportunities mean that both partners should have the sameamount of free time82 13 5When asked if there are equal opportunities for women and men in the Republic of Moldova, only 57%of respondents gave an affirmative answer. 38% believe that there are no equal opportunities for womenand men and 5% did not answer this question (see Chart 25).Chart 25. Respondents' perceptions on equal opportunities for women and men in the Republic of Moldova, %538yesno57I do notknowThe share of people, who believe that in the Republic of Moldova there are no real equal opportunitiesfor women and men, is higher among women (41%, if compared with men - 35%), in the age group of 35-49 years (42%), among people with higher education (44%), and among Moldovan/Romanian ethnics(40%).