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NZ Comes Up Lacking In Gender Equality

Published: Thu 7 Jun 2012 09:51 AM
NZ Comes Up Lacking In Gender Equality
A damning new report has revealed:
• Only 5% of Kiwi women believe equality is a complete reality in New Zealand in 2012.
• A significant number have experienced discrimination in the workplace.
• A large proportion are of the opinion men have easier lives than women.
Find out why Kiwis believe we can no longer be proud of New Zealand’s record in women’s rights by reading the NEXT Report.
Compiled from a Nielsen survey of 1000 Kiwi women aged 15+, it provides a snapshot of the mindset of the country’s female population. Covering issues including crime, drugs, sex and money, it reveals some startling insights into the reality of life in New Zealand in 2012.
The July issue of NEXT, on sale Monday June 11, features the full report.
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