Director Joss Whedon is considered by some to be a feminist director, earning praise for creating strong, complex female characters. However, his wife recently accused him of being a hypocritical feminist due to his string of affairs. Which comes closest to your view?

Director Joss Whedon is considered by some to be a feminist director, earning praise for creating strong, complex female characters. However, his wife recently accused him of being a hypocritical feminist due to his string of affairs. Which comes closest to your view? Published on 5 September 2017 → Survey conducted on 5 September 2017 on 3931 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

A man cannot cheat on his wife and still be considered a feminist

31%

A man can cheat on his wife and still be considered a feminist

25%

Don't know

44%

A man cannot cheat on his wife and still be considered a feminist

31%

A man can cheat on his wife and still be considered a feminist

25%

Don't know

44%

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