#NatSecGirlSquad x Guidehouse Survey
With the help of more than 800 #NatSecGirlSquad voices, we partnered with Guidehouse to release a new study: “What It Looks Like vs. What It Is: Building Competent Diversity in National Security and Defense.”
The report is not the end of our work, but rather the beginning of the next chapter of #NatSecGirlSquad’s growth. Armed with this data and our ever expanding knowledge base, #NatSecGirlSquad is now even better poised to provide technical assistance as we recruit, retain, promote, and support the force of the future.
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The report includes audio, video, and written commentary from leading experts across government and industry in addition to a full overview of findings.
Survey Fast Facts
87% of respondents stated that they wish there were more opportunities made available to assist women and people from other underrepresented groups applying for jobs in this field.
56% indicated they strongly disagreed or disagreed with the statement that national security careers offer a welcoming environment for women. When filtered by gender, more women (60%) than men (42%) strongly disagreed or disagreed with the statement.
90% wished there were more opportunities made available to assist women and people from other underrepresented groups who are working in this field.
47% strongly agreed or agreed that they had experienced discrimination in their role as a leader. When filtered by gender, 59% of women agreed with the statement, while only 16% men agreed.
54% of women strongly agreed or agreed that they had to work twice as hard to earn their position compared to others, whereas 12% of men strongly agreed or agreed with the statement.