In December 2014, the German government announced a new rule which would require German companies to fill 30% of their board seats with women. The International Labour Organization ranked India 120 out of 131 countries for female labor participation in 2013. 25% of women in India are active in the workforce, a lower rate than that of Cuba, Bangladesh and Somalia. Female literacy stands at 54% in India, more than 21 percentage points behind that of males. In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world.
45% Yes |
55% No |
40% Yes |
28% No |
4% Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
26% No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
1% Yes, but only for large international corporations |
2% No, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
See how support for each position on “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 2.7k India voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 2.7k India voters.
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9KNYNTG1mo1MO
If the women can do the job as good as man then why not but not because of some lame feminism of today. Inshort she has to be fit for the job.
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Yes, only if they are qualified and talented as well as intelligent
@9CQ4JH59mos9MO
all enterprises should be publicly owned
@92WL5ZG2yrs2Y
Yes but only those having merit.
@8YNBS7J2yrs2Y
Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace but also ensure that all board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender
@8XLWCGB2yrs2Y
If capable and qualifed , definitely yes..regardless of gender
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