Attitude towards gender-neutral language use among people interested in sports

The chart documents attitudes toward gender-neutral language use among people interested in sports. Respondents were presented with aided answer options ranging from full support to total rejection. The data cover a single survey point in early 2023.

Opponents of gender-neutral language outnumber supporters in this group. 31% state they are totally against it — the largest single response category. A further 23% are rather against it, bringing the combined rejecting share to 54%. On the opposing side, 26% are rather in favor and 12% are fully in favor, adding up to 38% combined support. The gap between the rejecting and approving shares stands at 16 percentage points. 8% give no indication.