Gender and sexuality
Girls' Attitudes Survey 2020
Girlguiding · 2020
About this report
The 2020 Girls' Attitudes Survey, now in its 12th year, asked over 2,000 girls and young women aged 7–21 across the UK about the pressures and challenges they face. The report finds that appearance pressure remains a persistent barrier to confidence and wellbeing, worsened by increased online exposure during Covid-19 lockdown. Girls want greater equality in politics, sport, gaming, and the workplace, and are concerned about climate change and fast fashion. Girls from BAME backgrounds, those identifying as LGBQ, and those with disabilities consistently report worse outcomes across nearly all themes.
Research details
- Methodology
- Survey
- Sample size
- 2,186
- Sample
- Girls and young women aged 7–21 across the UK, including those from BAME backgrounds, those identifying as LGBQ, and those with disabilities; also includes a subset of young women who were NEET.
- Who it's about
- NEET (not in education, employment or training)
- Place
- UK-wide
- Youth involvement
- Co-produced
- Funder
- People's Postcode Lottery