Swiss Study Shows Major Shift in Gender Role Perceptions

New federal statistics reveal dramatic changes in Swiss attitudes toward gender roles, with two-thirds now supporting same-sex parenting and declining support for traditional family structures.

Key Takeaways

Swiss attitudes toward gender roles have shown significant change over the past decade
Two-thirds of Swiss people aged 15-80 support same-sex parenting
Support for traditional male breadwinner role has declined significantly

By The Numbers

percentage points increase in acceptance of same-sex parents over 10 years

percent believe men should be primary breadwinners

percent of Swiss couples follow traditional part-time mother, full-time father model

They Said

"More than half said that both parents should work part-time"
— Federal Statistical Office Report

Shifting Attitudes in Swiss Society

Same-Sex Parenting Acceptance

Evolving Work-Life Patterns

Social Implications

Sources & References

Swiss increasingly question gender roles

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Key Takeaways

Swiss attitudes toward gender roles have shown significant change over the past decade
Two-thirds of Swiss people aged 15-80 support same-sex parenting
Support for traditional male breadwinner role has declined significantly

By The Numbers

percentage points increase in acceptance of same-sex parents over 10 years

percent believe men should be primary breadwinners

percent of Swiss couples follow traditional part-time mother, full-time father model

They Said

"More than half said that both parents should work part-time"
— Federal Statistical Office Report

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Shifting Attitudes in Swiss Society

Same-Sex Parenting Acceptance

Evolving Work-Life Patterns

Social Implications

Sources & References

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