52%
The percentage of people in 2018 who said women are as competent as men, compared with 20% in 1946. The percentage of people who think women are less competent than men fell from 45% to 9% over that time.
68%
The percentage of people in 2018 who said women are as intelligent as men, compared with 25% in 1946. The percentage of people who think that women are less intelligent than men fell from 44% to 7% over that time.
74%
The percentage of people in 2018 who believe women are more communal than men, compared with 33% in 1946. Communal traits include being affectionate, compassionate, emotional, outgoing, honest, romantic, sensitive, unselfish and able to handle people well.
43%
The percentage of people in 2018 who believe men have more agency than women, compared with 42% in 1946. Agency traits include aggression, ambition, courage, decisiveness and independence, as well as arrogance, hard work and stubbornness.
