Attitudes of Generation 2000+ Towards Gender Equality Compared to Generations X, Y, Z

Teresa Kupczyk, Kamila Urbanska, Paulina Ucieklak-Jez and Magdalena Sobas

European Research Studies Journal, 2025, vol. XXVIII, issue 4, 886-896

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify, analyse and diagnose the attitudes of Generation 2000+ towards gender equality in comparison with Generations X, Y and Z. Design/Methodology/Approach: In order to verify the theses put forward and answer the research questions, the methods of literature analysis and criticism, diagnostic survey and statistical methods were used. Quantitative and qualitative research was conducted based on a questionnaire survey of 3,675 people, including 1,674 people from the 2000+ generation, i.e. people born between 2000 and 2003. The study took place between 2021 and 2024. Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient were used for data analysis. Findings: The attitudes of Generation 2000+ towards gender equality were determined in comparison with generations X, Y and Z. It turned out that the youngest (Generation 2000+) attach significantly less importance to gender equality than older generations (X, Y, Z). The more importance respondents attach to gender equality, the more motivated and committed they are to work. Practical implication: The research results can support managers responsible for human resource management, particularly in the area of inclusive diversity and equality management in organizations. Originality/value: The results indicate that the younger the generation, the less importance they attach to gender equality.

Keywords: Attitudes; values; generation; gender equality; inequality; stereotypes. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J16 J21 J24 J71 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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