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2020 Survey Results & Analysis
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gender roles & equality in AGRIBUSINESS
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About this survey contributor profileGender roles and equality continue to be important
topics of discussion in the working world. As a follow-up to AgCareers.com’s 2015 Gender Roles & Equality in Agribusiness survey, we partnered with
Women in Agribusiness to conduct a refreshed survey in the fall of 2019. This summary shares details on the current state of gender roles and equality in the
agricultural industry in the U.S. and Canada. Questions examined topics such as compensation, benefits, work/life balance, equality and advocacy. Analysis of results
identifies similarities and discrepancies between genders. Responses were collected in an online poll
format, with 624 people responding.
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REPRESENTATION
$BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
EQUALITY & ADVANCEMENT
23% MEN
77% WOMEN
YEARS OF EXPERIENCEEDUCATION LEVEL
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GENDER
limitation of liabilityThis report has been compiled using data which to
the best of the knowledge, information and belief of and after due inquiry by AgCareers.com at the time
of collection and analysis was accurate and correct. AgCareers.com does not warrant the accuracy of the
information provided in this piece.
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60%40%20%0%
Doctorate
Master’s
Bachelor’s
Associate’s
Skill/TradeCertificate
High SchoolDiploma
60%40%20%0%
26+ years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
1-5 years
AGE RANGE
40%20%0%
56+
46-55
36-45
26-35
18-25
RACE & ETHNICITY
91% Whiteor Caucasian
4% Hispanic or Latino
2% Asian or American Asian
1% Black orAfrican American
1% American Indian or Alaska Native
1% Other
Men Women
EQUALITY & ADVANCEMENT
75% of women feel there is gender inequality in agribusiness. Just 50% of men feel the same.
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71%
of women felt confident about opportunities for advancement in agriculture in 2019...
But this is a
17%DROPfrom 2015results (88%).
President/CEO
Vice President
Director Manager/Management
Supervisor Faculty Salaried Staff
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Student/Intern
Women Men
Data shows a difference between genders in terms of management and higher level roles in agricultural organizations.
There was a significantly higher percentage of men in a President/CEO role and Management positions.
There were significantly less men than women in hourly staff.
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61% of women surveyed said they had experienced blunt sexism or discrimination based on their gender in the workplace.
“DO YOU ASPIRE TO WORK IN A higher level role WITHIN THE NEXT 5-10 YEARS?"
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TOP THREE MOST POPULAR BARRIERSWOMEN REPORTED WHILE WORKING INAGRIBUSINESS:
This figure has jumped more than 10% from the 2015 survey.
Doubt in ability, knowledge, and/or skills
Being taken seriously
Lack of support and/or validation from leadership
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Yes, I hope toadvance to a
more prominent position one
day.
No, I am content where
I am.
Undecided or Unsure
Not Applicable
55%
69%
29%
19% 13%10%
3% 2%
Men Women
$benefits & COMPENSATION
50% of female respondents feel they are “the breadwinner” in their household while 61% of male respondents consider themselves to be.
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54% 82%of women felt they wouldbe better compensatedif they were male.
of men felt they would be paid the same if they were female, alluding that gender did not matter.
How does perception compare to reality?
Less than$30,000
$30,000 -$50,000
$50,000 -$70,000
$70,000 -$90,000
$90,000 -$120,000
$120,000 -$150,000
$150,000+
All respondents were asked for their current base salary. Responses indicate a disparity in pay between genders, with
men typically earning more than women in agribusiness.
Women Men
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35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
We must also consider the fact that there was a greater percentage of men in higher level roles (as seen on page 4) and with more than 20 years of experience among the respondents.
$Health
InsuranceFlexibleHours
401K/Retirement
Bonus MaternityLeave
HealthInsurance
401K/Retirement
FlexibleHours
Vehicle Regular Recognition
"I agree THAT BEING A WORKING PARENT HAS SOMETIMES MADE IT DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE OR COMMIT TO MY CAREER."
77%
51%
MOST VALUED BENEFITS
WOMEN
MEN
HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR EMPLOYER’S
WORK/LIFE/FAMILY BALANCE ACCOMODATIONS?
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10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Excellent
Men Women
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
REPRESENTATION
90%+
of both men and women felt that the attitude toward women in agribusiness had changed for the better.
but just 31%of women feel they are sufficiently
represented in agriculture.
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WHAT ABOUT WOMEN OF COLORIN AGRIBUSINESS?
JUST 11% of women of colorEXPRESSED AGREEMENT TOWARD BEING SUFFICIENTLY REPRESENTED IN AGRICULTURE.
a higher number of women of colorREPORTED A DESIRE TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS (79%) THAN WHITE OR CAUCASIAN WOMEN (68%)...
BUT FELT LESS CONFIDENT ABOUT THE ABILITY TO ADVANCE IN AGRICULTURE (63%) AND MORE CONFIDENT ADVANCING IN AN INDUSTRY OUTSIDE OF AGRICULTURE (70%).
“I HAVE A MALE ROLE MODEL OR MENTORIN AGRICULTURE.”
“I HAVE A FEMALE ROLE MODEL OR MENTORIN AGRICULTURE.”
Men
Women 73%
84%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Men
Women 44%
40%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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