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Women's Support for Quebec Sovereignty Grows, Still Trails Men

10/26/2025

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Before the 1995 referendum, women supported sovereignty at 38.9% while men supported at 52.6%.
Operation Megaphone aimed at women increased support to 52.6%, while men still led at 63.5%.
The divide stems from differing priorities: men focus on national identity, while women seek a progressive vision for an independent Quebec.
Current polls show 32% of women and 42% of men favor sovereignty, reflecting a consistent 10-point gap over three decades.

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Story summary

Before the 1995 referendum, women supported sovereignty at 38.9% while men supported at 52.6%.
Operation Megaphone aimed at women increased support to 52.6%, while men still led at 63.5%.
The divide stems from differing priorities: men focus on national identity, while women seek a progressive vision for an independent Quebec.
Current polls show 32% of women and 42% of men favor sovereignty, reflecting a consistent 10-point gap over three decades.