Representation of middle-aged and older women in books in the UK 2019

Published by
Amy Watson,
Jan 12, 2021
Almost half of the women surveyed (47 percent) agreed somewhat or strongly that there were not enough books about middle-aged or older women. One in ten respondents (11 percent) disagreed with the statement.

Do you agree that there are not enough books about middle-aged or older women?*

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Release date

June 2019

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

May 22 to June 3, 2019

Number of respondents

1,046 respondents

Age group

40 years and older

Special properties

Women

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "The data is not weighted"

* Respondents were asked to what extent they agreed or disagreed with the statement: "There are not enough books about middle-aged or older women"

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