British Women: A Survey of Values and Perspectives on Contemporary Issues

Ethics Statement:
This research is being conducted by Rebecca LYNE under the direction of Louise Dalingwater at Histoire et dynamique des espaces anglophone - Sorbonne Université.

The purpose of this research is to explore how British women understand and interpret contemporary social and political concepts within the context of British culture, values and society. The study seeks to examine how participants perceive these concepts, the values they associate with them, and the extent to which they are accepted, questioned or rejected.

Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may stop completing the survey at any time before submitting your responses, without giving a reason and without any disadvantage.

All responses will be treated confidentially. No personally identifiable information will be published. Anonymous quotations from open-ended responses may be included in the dissertation and related academic publications.

Survey responses will be stored securely on a password-protected computer accessible only to the researcher and supervisory team and will be retained for five years in accordance with university research requirements before being securely deleted.
Some questions relate to contemporary political and social issues. While these topics may prompt reflection or disagreement, there are no anticipated risks beyond those encountered in everyday discussion of public affairs.

By proceeding with this survey, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, that you have read and understood the information above, and that you voluntarily consent to participate in this research.
Start of Survey:
Section A – Britain and British Society
1.What values, if any, do you believe are particularly characteristic of British society?
2.What are your views on freedom of speech?
3.How important are Britain's historical traditions in shaping contemporary British society?
4.Do you think British culture has changed significantly during your lifetime? If so, how?
5.Please name 3 British historical figures you admire?
Section B - Understanding ‘Woke'
6.In your own words what does 'woke' mean?
7.Has the meaning changed over time? If yes, how?
8.Where has your understanding of the term come from?
9.Personal experience of something 'woke'.
Section D – Attitudes Toward 'Woke'
10.Overall attitude toward 'woke'. Explain.
11.Do you consider yourself 'woke'?
12.Is being called 'woke' a compliment, insult, neither, or context-dependent? Explain.
Section E – Associated Issues
13.What is your opinion of DEI.
14.Should companies use DEI in hiring?
15.What are your views on the concept of white privilege?
16.Are LGBTQ+ issues important to you?
17.Have you heard of "intersectionality"?
18.Do you consider yourself a feminist?
Section F – Political Orientation
19.How do you identity politically?
20.Have you voted in past two years?
Section G – Reflection
21.British public figure you consider 'woke' and why.
22.Overall, how do you view the word 'woke'?
23.Overall, do you believe that ideas commonly associated with "woke" have a positive, negative, or mixed impact on women?
24.Overall, do you believe that ideas commonly associated with "woke" have a positive, negative or mixed impact on Britain?
25.Do you believe ideas commonly described as "woke" are compatible with British identity?
Section H – Demographics
26.Where did you spend your formative years, 0-18?
27.Your sex
28.Your Age
29.Occupation
30.Are you a parent?
31.Highest level of education achieved
32.Religious affiliation if any
33.Approximate household income