Quiz

What is life like for young women right now?

For the third year in a row we’ve surveyed young women across England and Wales. We’ve got the results back and they might shock you.

But how do you think young women are faring right now?

Take this quiz to find out the true picture and how you can help make a difference.
 

Question 1 of 7

Correct!

There are approximately 4.5 million women aged 18 to 30 in the UK, which makes up 6.5% of the population.

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4.5 million women
aged 18-30

Almost!

There are approximately 4.5 million women aged 18 to 30 in the UK, which makes up 6.5% of the population.

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4.5 million women
aged 18-30

Question 2 of 7

Correct!

In the UK, the sectors with the most women in employment are health and social work, education and retail. Around 21% of women work in health and social care - holding 77% of total jobs in the sector. 12% are employed in education and a further 12% are employed in retail.


21% Health and Social Care


12% Education and Retail

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In the UK, the sectors with the most women in employment are health and social work, education and retail. Around 21% of women work in health and social care - holding 77% of total jobs in the sector. 12% are employed in education and a further 12% are employed in retail.


21% Health and Social Care


12% Education and Retail

Question 3 of 7

Correct!

53% (over 1 in 2) of young women have been discriminated against at work or when looking for work – up from 50% last year and 42% in 2022.

1 in 2 women have
been discriminated
against at work

Close!

53% (over 1 in 2) of young women have been discriminated against at work or when looking for work – up from 50% last year and 42% in 2022.

1 in 2 women have
been discriminated
against at work

Question 4 of 7

Correct!

Worryingly, 23% of young women told us that they had been paid less than male colleagues in their workplace who do the same or similar work. And to make matters worse, this has been consistent for the last three years (24% in 2022 and 23% in 2023).

23% paid less than
male colleagues

Wrong!

Worryingly, 23% of young women told us that they had been paid less than male colleagues in their workplace who do the same or similar work. And to make matters worse, this has been consistent for the last three years (24% in 2022 and 23% in 2023).

23% paid less than
male colleagues

Question 5 of 7

Correct!

Alarmingly, racial discrimination is on the rise: Around 2 out of 5 (39%) Black young women have been discriminated against because of their ethnicity, up from 31% in 2022. Around 1 out of 3 (31%) Asian young women have experienced racial discrimination, up from 24%.

39% of young Black women have
been discriminated against

Wrong!

Alarmingly, racial discrimination is on the rise: Around 2 out of 5 (39%) Black young women have been discriminated against because of their ethnicity, up from 31% in 2022. Around 1 out of 3 (31%) Asian young women have experienced racial discrimination, up from 24%.

39% of young Black women have
been discriminated against

Question 6 of 7

Correct!

27% of young men say their financial situation has gotten worse over the last 12 months. But it’s even worse for young women - a shocking 41% telling us their finances have got worse.

41%             27%
young women   young men  

Almost!

27% of young men say their financial situation has gotten worse over the last 12 months. But it’s even worse for young women - a shocking 41% telling us their finances have got worse.

41%             27%
young women   young men  

 Question 7 of 7

Correct!

Worryingly, nearly a third (32%) of young women told us their hope for the future has gotten worse over the last 12 months.

Hope for the future has
gotten worse over last
12 months

Wrong!

Worryingly, nearly a third (32%) of young women told us their hope for the future has gotten worse over the last 12 months.

Hope for the future has
gotten worse over last
12 months

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