A survey of nonreligious people reveals that women are more likely than others to encounter stigma and discrimination in nearly every area of their lives — social media, education, employment, the military and within their families — because of their beliefs.
The report, “Nonreligious Women in America,” released Tuesday (March 22), details the extent to which women conceal their nonreligious identities as a result of discrimination, as well as the isolation and stigma they face.
The research, based on a survey of nearly 34,000 nonreligious people in the United States, found that more than half (57.9%) of female respondents reported negative experiences with their families due to their nonreligious identity, compared with 52.2% of other participants.
Source: Study: Women of no faith face discrimination--when they are seen at all