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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: june 2011 :: RMTnews 15 Yes No (please tick appropriate box) 1. Do you think there is a sexist culture in your workplace? 2. If ‘Yes’ how does this manifest itself, for example in stereotypical banter such as:- “men are the breadwinners and women should stay at home” “women only work for pin money” “women should stay at home with their children” “women who have flexible working want all the best rosters” 3. Is there an acceptance of such comments by men? 4. Is there an acceptance of such comments by women? 5. Have you heard any stereotypical comment that has shocked you? If so, what was it? 6. In what other ways do you think sexism shows itself in your workplace? For example, behaviours, ‘girlie’ calendars, text messages, etc. 7. Does your company do enough to promote equality between men and women? 8. Does your company provide awareness training? 9. Have you ever complained about sexist attitudes at work? 9a. If so, was your complaint taken seriously? 9b. Was it dealt with to your satisfaction? 10. What actions do you think would help get rid of the sexist culture in your work place? ABOUT YOU 11. What company do you work for? 12. What grade are you? 13. What age are you? 16 – 19 20 – 24 25 – 34 35 – 44 45 – 54 55 – 64 65+ 14. ETHNIC PROFILE White Black African Black Caribbean Black Other Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Irish Other (Please Specify) Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire Please return to RMT, Women’s Survey, FREEPOST NW3706, LONDON, NW1 3YD (No stamp is required) SEXISM IN THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SURVEY