NI Life and Times Survey - 2002: WHYNOWOM

Year: 2002
Module:Women in Politics
Variable:WHYNOWOM

Why do you think there aren't more women involved in politics in Northern Ireland?

This table shows only those reasons provided by more than 15 respondents.

	Number of respondents
Because it's a man's world	346
Family commitments	308
Lack of interest	119
Don't go in for it	118
Not given the opportunities/not encouraged	71
Women are only now becoming involved	44
Northern Ireland is 20 years behind - old fashioned views on women's place	42
Don't get a look in/not given a chance	39
Tradition	34
Lack confidence	33
Their own choice	23
Don't get enough votes - men get more	22
Spin off from the Troubles	18

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