It has been suggested that trains should have women-only carriages. Which of the following comes closest to your view?

It has been suggested that trains should have women‑only carriages. Which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 23 August 2017 → Survey conducted on 23 August 2017 on 2948 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Good idea - women only carriages would provide a safe haven for women and will help combat the rise in sexual offences on public transport

23%

Bad idea - having women only carriages implies that the onus is on women to avoid harassment, rather than that men should not harrass them

58%

Don't know

19%

Good idea - women only carriages would provide a safe haven for women and will help combat the rise in sexual offences on public transport

23%

Bad idea - having women only carriages implies that the onus is on women to avoid harassment, rather than that men should not harrass them

58%

Don't know

19%

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