Sexuality

The British public is broadly in favour of men working within the childcare profession, according to new research from MORI. Three-quarters (77%) are in favour and 12% against. Many also recognise the benefits this can bring, particularly in providing positive male role models (mentioned by 53%) and a mixed gender environment (mentioned by 57%).

Around 70% of the British public support the use of human embryos for medical research to find treatments for serious diseases and for fertility research. Over half of adults feel that the use of human embryos for medical research is only acceptable to find treatments for serious diseases and for fertility research, but not for most other types of research. Further, one in six feel the use of human embryos is always acceptable for all types of medical research.

A qualitative study by MORI Social Research Institute for the Equal Opportunities Commission shows that although dads play a range of roles in the family most still see themselves primarily as a breadwinner. Women's lower average pay is a key factor in maintaining traditional gender roles in many families. Other factors that affect dads' involvement in the family include a lack of confidence in their own caring skills and a working culture of long and inflexible hours.

More Support Than Oppose Gay Adoption

There is strong public support for the rights of children, when they reach 18, to know the genetic history of their biological parents. Eight in ten support children having an automatic right to know this, and 62% agree that donor-assisted conception should only be offered if offspring are given the right to this information at the age of 18. By contrast, only 19% agree with the opposite statement that all parents should have a right to have children without telling them their genetic history (and a further quarter are neutral) whilst only 24% agree that donors should have the right to withhold this information when they donate eggs or sperm to help other couples conceive.

Research conducted by MORI's Social Research Institute on behalf of BPAS asks:

In the run up to the most romantic day of the year, Direct Line Rescue has discovered what annoys us most about our partner's driving and is offering tips to help avoid a Valentine's Day tiff in the car.

Having an affair may bring some spice into your life, but it might also damage your health. That's according to the results of a recent Care for the Family/MORI survey, released at the start of this year's National Marriage Week.

Survey of married adults' attitudes towards marriage