Status of Young Women in Scotland is our flagship research project.

In the past, Status of Young Women in Scotland has explored young women’s human rights; access to healthcare; employment opportunities; body image and political engagement. We have published seven reports in this series to date, and are now undertaking the research for the eighth edition, focusing on digital violence against young women and girls and its real-life impact on young women in Scotland.

Digital violence refers to harmful behaviours that take place online or through technology and it is not separate from violence in the physical world. Online and offline violence against women and girls are deeply connected: they reinforce each other, and apps and digital tools are increasingly being weaponised to intensify abuse. At the same time, we know that digital spaces offer genuine opportunities for young women for connection, creativity, education, advocacy, and financial independence.

We want to to hear from you.

The below survey is open to young women, trans women and non-binary people aged 16–30 who currently live in Scotland. Taking part is entirely optional, but doing so will help us to better understand the issues facing young women in Scotland today. By sharing your views, you are directly taking part in changing things for the better for young women and girls – we will use the findings to engage with the government, decision-makers and service providers to make sure young women’s voices are listened to.

Taking part should take no more than 20 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential. As a thank you for your time, you can enter a prize draw for a £50 Prezzee voucher and a limited edition scarf, made from 100% lambswool in The Young Women’s Movement’s custom centenary tartan.

This work has been made possible by Inspiring Scotland’s Ideas for Change fund.