In 2011 France's parliament passed a law forcing large companies to reserve at least 40 percent of their boardroom positions for women within six years. The law brings France into line with Norway, where quotas ensuring a minimum level of female representation in boardrooms were introduced in 2003 and Spain, where a similar measure was passed in 2007. In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world.
63% Yes |
37% No |
59% Yes |
19% No |
3% Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
17% 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 15k France voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 15k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9CSFDYR9mos9MO
abolissons les PDG en général 🤗
@9CCQTHR10mos10MO
I don't think private businesses should be engaged with in a positive manner
@8ZWZ8B32yrs2Y
Bring back the system where people would get promoted and bosses used to be workers instead of just people with management diplomas and we'll talk
@8PV3RBD3yrs3Y
No, you don't solve an issue by attacking the head. Reformation must be made at the basic level within our institutions to naturally allow for the development of diversity within our society.
@8JBDNRZ4yrs4Y
Women should have carriers
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