"A Woman's Nation" Survey

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Does your employer, or do you, as an employer, address women's needs for flexibility?

If yes, please provide specific examples
2

Have you come up with creative solutions to common challenges women face, e.g. needs of family/children; eldercare demands; getting equal recognition for work accomplishments, etc.?

If yes, please provide specific examples
3

Do you feel that communications is a "female-friendly" field? Why or why not?

4

Do you expect your employer to provide benefits, such as family leave, that help you balance work and family responsibilities? What other kinds of support do you expect from your employer or job?

5

If married, are you the breadwinner for your family? If so, is it an advantage or disadvantage to you at work? 

If yes, please provide specific examples.
6
Have you been affected by the downturn in magazine/newspaper publishing (sales, editorial, managerial, etc)?
Additional Comment
7
Do you feel women in communications have been more adversely affected by the recession than men?
Additional Comment
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What is the single most important thing that your employer, your spouse or partner, or the government could do to help you balance work and personal/family commitments?  
9
Has your professional career turned out the way you would have expected when you entered the workforce?
Why or why not?
10

Do you have children?

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What is your age group?

18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
Over 55
12

How long have you been in the communications industry?

Less than 2 years
2 to less than 5  years
5 to less than 10 years
10 to less than 15 years
15 to less than 20 years
20 years or more
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In which area of communications are you currently employed in? Please check one answer only (primary area).

Advertising
Corporate communications/business writing
Direct marketing
Film/video
Fundraising
Graphic design/illustration
Magazine
Market research
Marketing and sales
Media training
Multimedia/new media content
Newspaper
Photography
Public relations
Publishing/ book editing/writing
Radio/journalism
Television/journalism
Other, please specify

Please provide your contact information below.  We may contact you in the future for more information.

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Name

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Email