Table 4 Distribution (%) of AGYW gendered attitudes at baseline and endline
Do you agree that: | Baseline (N = 786) | Endline (N = 565) |
|---|---|---|
Men need sex more than women do | 66% | 53%*** |
A woman cannot refuse to have sex with her husband | 55% | 39%*** |
A woman should tolerate violence in order to keep her family together | 45% | 26%*** |
A woman’s most important role is to take care of her home and cook for her family | 48% | 25%*** |
There are times when a woman deserves to be beaten | 42% | 25%*** |
It is a woman’s responsibility to avoid getting pregnant | 37% | 24%*** |
If a married couple is unable to have children, there is something wrong with the wife | 17% | 14% |
Men should have the final say in all family matters | 21% | 13%*** |
A man with only daughters is unfortunate | 12% | 6%*** |
Not having a son reflects bad karma and lack of moral virtue | 12% | 5%*** |
It is more important for men to get an education than women | 11% | 5%*** |
Men who migrate for labor can experiment with pleasures, as long as he fulfills his financial obligations to his family | 9% | 5%*** |
It is acceptable for a young woman to drop out of school to marry | 3% | 1%* |