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3 August 2017

3299 GB adults surveyed

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New Zealand's new opposition leader has said it was unacceptable for women in the workplace to be asked about their motherhood plans, after she was quizzed on TV about whether she wanted a child. Is it ok to ask female politicians bidding for public office whether they have plans to have children and take maternity leave? Is it ok to ask women in normal lines of work the same question?

Conducted 3 August 2017

YouGov surveyed 3299 GB adults

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New Zealand's new opposition leader has said it was unacceptable for women in the workplace to be asked about their motherhood plans, after she was quizzed on TV about whether she wanted a child. Is it ok to ask female politicians bidding for public office whether they have plans to have children and take maternity leave? Is it ok to ask women in normal lines of work the same question?

Conducted 3 August 2017

YouGov surveyed 3299 GB adults

By:
4%
3%
23%
56%
14%

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