Student Gender Equality Questionnaire

This questionnaire is open to all students at the University of Stirling.

Please note: All responses will be treated as confidential.
Introduction
The Gender Equality Duty (GED) comes into force in April 2007 and requires all public authorities to
actively promote equality of opportunity between women and men, and to eliminate sex
discrimination.
Although the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) has introduced some major changes in the way men
and women are treated in the workplace, there is still discrimination. The GED aims to bring about
real change in the culture of the organisations by encouraging them to promote equality, rather than
relying on individuals to highlight discrimination.
In order to make sure we actively promote gender equality at the University of Stirling, we need as
much involvement as possible from our students to highlight those areas where further work is
needed. We would be extremely grateful if you could take 5 minutes to complete this short
questionnaire. When providing comments, please attach additional sheets if needed.
Gender is everyones duty get involved and make a difference!
Q1.

How would you describe your gender?

Female
Male
Transgender

Q2.

Based on your experience, do you feel men & women at Stirling University are treated
equally in the following areas? Please tick as appropriate.
Men &
Women
treated
equally

Men treated
less
favourably

Women
treated less
favourably

Dont Know

Recruitment & Selection

Assessment
Progression
Academic Advice & Support
Non Academic Advice &
Support
Family-Friendly Policies
Attendance Requirements
Campus Facilities (e.g. sports
and catering facilities)
Accommodation
Library
IT Services
Departmental
Facilities/Support
Policies & Procedures (e.g.
grievance & disciplinary
policies)
Postgraduate Students Only:
Availability of teaching
opportunities
Supervision
Training and development

If you have indicated any areas where men and/or women are treated less favourably,
please comment below:

Q3.

Do you feel Stirling University has a gender inclusive culture?

Yes

No

Dont Know

Q4(a). Can you think of an occasion where you feel you were treated less favourably or
discriminated against due to your gender?
Yes

No

(If yes, please go to Q4b)

(If no, please go to Q5)

Comments:

(b).

How did you resolve the issue? Please tick as appropriate.

I dealt with the issue myself by approaching the person/group involved
I reported the issue to the Academic Registrars Office
I reported the issue to the Head of Department
I reported the issue to SUSA
I reported the issue to Advisers of Studies
I reported the issue to Student Support Services
Other (please comment):
If no action was taken, please explain why below:

(c).

Were you satisfied with the way your issue was handled and resolved?
Yes

No
2

Comments:

Q5(a)

Can you think of an occasion where you feel you were harassed or bullied due to your
gender?
Yes

No

(If yes, please go to Q5b)

(If no, please go to Q6)

Comments:

(b).

How did you resolve the issue? Please tick as appropriate.

I dealt with the issue myself by approaching the person/group involved
I reported the issue to the Academic Registrars Office
I reported the issue to the Head of Department
I reported the issue to SUSA
I reported the issue to Advisers of Studies
I reported the issue to Student Support Services
Other (please comment):
If no action was taken, please explain why below:

(c).

Were you satisfied with the way your issue was handled and resolved?
Yes

No

Comments:

Q6.

If you were ever unfairly treated, discriminated against or bullied due to your gender, where
would you go for help and advice? Please tick as appropriate:
The Academic Registrars Office
Head of Department
SUSA
Advisers of Studies
Student Support Services
Other (please comment):
I would not feel comfortable approaching anyone at the University
Please explain why below:

Q7.

What do you feel the University of Stirling should be doing to promote gender equality
amongst students?

Q8.

Has this questionnaire missed any important gender issues or topics? If so, what are they?
Please comment below:

Q9.

About You:

What category of student are you? Please tick boxes as appropriate.

Undergraduate
Full-Time
Campus:

Taught Postgraduate
Part-Time
Stirling

Research Postgraduate

Online/Distance Learning
Highland

Western Isles

How long have you been a student at the University of Stirling?

Thank-you for your participation your contribution will help to develop the Gender Equality
Scheme and Action Plan for Stirling University.
Please return your completed questionnaire to Donna Waddington, Quality Officer, Academic
Registrars Office (Academic Affairs), Cottrell 4B56
Email: donna.waddington@stir.ac.uk

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If you would be prepared to be contacted on any future consultation exercise, please provide your
contact details below. Please be assured that your questionnaire responses will be treated as
confidential and will be kept separately from your contact details.

Name:
Email address:
Contact telephone number: