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Exploring how the absence of women in politics in the Netherlands, shapes society and policy

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For my research I am exploring how the absence of women in the dutch political system shapes society and policy. With participating in this survey you will help me come to a better idea of the lack of female representation in the dutch political system and how it affects us.

Fo the people that might don't know a lot about dutch political system, here are some statistics:

As of December 2023, the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) comprises 89 men, 60 women, and one non-binary member, marking the first time a non-binary individual has been recorded in the parliament. In the Senate (Eerste Kamer), women hold 30 out of 75 seats, accounting for 40% of the total.

Compared to 2017, 54 out of 150 seats were held by women, equating to 36%. As of March 2025, the Netherlands has 14 political parties represented in the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer). Among these, five parties are led by women.

Over the past decade, the representation of women in the Dutch parliament has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 36% and 40%.

It will take around 4 minutes to fill in. Thank you for participating in this survey!



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What is your age?

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What gender do you identify with?

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Do you currently live or have lived in The Netherlands?

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What is your educational level

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What Is your political orientation?

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How would you say your knowledge about the Dutch political system is?

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If you know a bit about it, please answer this question: On a scale on 1 to 10, how much trust do you have in the Dutch political system? (scale: 1 = No trust, 10= Complete trust)

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What kind of effect do you think having less powerful female leaders in politics has for effect on the ambitions of young girls and women?

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Do you believe there is an underrepresentation of women in the dutch political system?

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In your opinion, does the underrepresentation of women in Dutch politics affect your trust in the political system?

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How important is it to have gender diversity in political leadership? (scale: 1= Not important, 10 = Extremely important)

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In your opinion, what barriers prevent women from entering politics ( select all that apply)

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Would you be more inclined to trust the Dutch political system if it were led by a gender-diverse leadership team?

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