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The Ministry of Equality , through the Government Delegation against Gender Violence (DGVG) and the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), presented this morning the study "Perception of Prostitution". The Director General of Coordination and Research at the CIS, Silvia García Ramos, thanked the Ministry for the initiative and the trust placed in the Center for Sociological Research, emphasizing that “ultimately, the founding reason and objective of the CIS has always been to collaborate with other administrations to study public opinion in Spanish society, providing quality data that improves the development and implementation of public policies. Because only with good information can good decisions be made.” García Ramos highlighted that the survey represents a pioneering effort and a fundamental milestone, as it is the first time that CIS has conducted a monograph, dedicating an entire questionnaire to asking about the social perception that Spanish citizens have about prostitution and pornography , which has allowed for a deeper exploration of the topic and its analysis from multiple angles. While this isn't the first time the CIS has asked about this issue, as it has revealed: “ It was 40 years ago , in 1986, in a study on the image of military service, in which young men between the ages of 16 and 24 were asked about the justification or lack thereof for prostitution , among many other topics such as drug use, suicide, or paying less taxes. Other questions about the consumption or legitimacy of this practice have also been asked in other studies, such as the 2008 sexual health study.” The Director General of Coordination and Research described the methodological scope employed, based on the CATI system, with telephone interviews and phone numbers chosen completely at random, as is done in all CIS studies. It was designed with a sample size of 10,019 interviews , targeting residents of Spain aged 16 and over, with quotas for sex, age, municipality size, and autonomous community or city of residence. “We haven’t left young people out,” he added. “We didn’t want to forget them because their opinion is also crucial on a topic like this, but we also wanted a large enough sample size so that the results reflect the country’s situation at the time the survey is conducted, and have national, regional, and city representation.” The sheer size of the sample has allowed us to "generate two subsamples, one of men and one of women, with their corresponding weightings. This allows us to go far beyond simply cross-referencing by sex in the questions, to understand the opinions of men and women in a differentiated way according to their different sociodemographic conditions. In other words, we will be able to know, for example, what men think according to their age, the size of their municipality, their education; what women think according to their social class, their voting history, etc. This is a key aspect of the study, because it introduces an important gender perspective to a topic like the perception of prostitution, considerably expanding our knowledge on this subject." And finally, he wanted to acknowledge the fundamental role of the citizens who agree to answer the CIS surveys: “ We thank the citizens who have dedicated a little of their time to answering this survey , and who answer all the surveys that the CIS conducts every day. Thanks to their generosity in giving us this time, we can continue working, continue creating studies, and continue researching the reality of our society. Ultimately, it is they who contribute to providing public authorities with the information needed to develop policies, enabling the scientific community to continue its research, and allowing society and the media to understand the major social trends of our time.” The recognition was extended to the team of pollsters “for their daily work and also to all the technicians who have worked hand in hand with us to make this survey possible, and of course to the CIS staff, specifically the technician in charge of the study. It is thanks to their work and professionalism that we can continue to count on one of the best public opinion institutes that currently exist.” The Minister for Equality, Ana Redondo, began her speech by stating that prostitution “is not a job or just another economic activity, as it is intertwined with poverty, coercion, and vulnerability.” And thanks to this study by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), the citizens' message is being heard: " It is about science, sociology and demoscopy, and it represents an endorsement for all that legislative and administrative structure that we are promoting ."

The Ministry of Equality, through the Government Delegation against Gender Violence (DGVG) and in collaboration with the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), has launched a survey targeting residents of Spain aged 16 and over. Its objective was to analyze societal perceptions of pornography and prostitution, as well as to understand how the public assesses their risks, impacts, and consequences in terms of equality, safety, and human rights. The ultimate goal is to generate robust empirical evidence to inform data-driven public policies, with a particular focus on preventing violence against women. The study, based on 10,019 interviews, analyzes citizens' attitudes, beliefs, and opinions regarding pornography, digital exposure to sexual content, victimization through the dissemination or non-consensual use of sexual images—including those generated with artificial intelligence (AI)—the perception of prostitution, and the measures considered appropriate to prevent and eradicate it. In light of the survey results, nearly 69% of respondents strongly or somewhat agree that prostitution is a form of violence against women, a percentage that rises to 75.1% among women. Furthermore, 79.1% strongly or somewhat agree that prostitution jeopardizes the dignity of those who engage in it, and over 75% believe that most women in prostitution are victims of sexual exploitation. On the other hand, more than three-quarters of the population consider that prostitution is not a job "like any other" and 79.8% reject the idea that it is "a way of exercising sexual freedom". Eighty-two percent of the population believes that paying for sex is a behavior more typical of men, as is watching pornography. Meanwhile, prostitution is perceived as a behavior more typical of women. Sixty-three percent of the population would disapprove of a male relative paying for sex. This rejection is even more pronounced among women, reaching 71.1%. Furthermore, the analysis by the DGVG and the CIS reveals a clear aversion among women to having a relationship with someone who pays for sex, with 91.2% stating they have no such intention. The public perceives prostitution as a phenomenon closely linked to socioeconomic vulnerability and violence. Seven out of ten people surveyed believe that women in prostitution are in it out of economic necessity, while 41.5% believe they are forced into it. Regarding pornography, 71.6% believe it promotes violence against women, and 93.3% of survey participants indicate the need to restrict minors' access to this content. They believe the responsibility for establishing these restrictions should lie primarily with families, parents, and also with the government. Furthermore, paying to view sexual acts on online platforms is considered a form of prostitution by seven out of ten people surveyed. Digital platforms Six out of ten people say they are aware of digital platforms like OnlyFans or JustForFans, with awareness being higher among men and those aged 16 to 34. According to those interviewed, financial need is the main reason some people create intimate content on these platforms. When asked about the risks that women who offer intimate or sexual content on digital platforms may face, the responses point to blackmail or extortion, unauthorized distribution, or harassment. The vast majority of the population, 95%, believes that digital platforms should be required to remove non-consensual sexual content published on them. Eradication of prostitution Regarding measures to eradicate prostitution, almost half the population believes the most necessary is strengthening education on equality, sexuality, and human rights from childhood. Likewise, the provision of social and economic programs to help women leave prostitution is seen as essential. Three out of ten respondents believe that punishing those who pay for prostitution and those who profit from the prostitution of others, but not the prostituted women, could be another effective measure. Regarding those who pay for prostitution, almost half of those who believe punishments should be imposed on those who pay for or profit from prostitution understand that this behavior should carry educational and economic sanctions. As for those who profit from the sexual activity of others, imprisonment is the most frequently mentioned measure, at 82.4%. The majority of the population, 85.6%, believes that punishing those who profit from the prostitution of others would contribute to reducing the trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation. In short, perceptions of pornography are largely critical, linking it to violence, the distortion of sexuality, and inequality. The results of the survey reflect a widespread rejection of positions that normalize prostitution, indicating a social orientation aligned with abolitionist approaches.  

On February 27, starting at 14:00 p.m., the study ‘Percepción de la prostitución' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). You will be able to access this study from the CIS website through the "Studies Catalog". For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

To mark the 45th anniversary of the events of February 23, 1981, the CIS recalls the results of a survey conducted among Spanish citizens regarding that episode in recent history. In study no. 1,273 of February 1981 entitled " Investiture of Mr. Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo and II Congress of UCD ", the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) included in its questionnaire some questions related to the event. The survey, among other things, asked about the time at which the citizens interviewed had learned of the event and through which media. It also inquired about their state of mind, their initial reaction to the event, and whether they initially thought it would fail or have any chance of success. Through three infographics, the answers to various questions about the knowledge, perception, and social memory of that event are presented visually, with the aim of providing a data-driven perspective and facilitating its understanding. The full study conducted at the time can be accessed at the following link: Study 1.273.      

On February 24th , at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the ICC (Índice de Confianza del Consumidor) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

To mark International Women's Day, the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) will hold its 5th Conference on the Sociology of Gender on March 9, 10 and 11, which this year will focus on the vision of the five sociologists awarded the National Prize for Sociology and Political Science. We will have the presence of the Government Delegate of the Valencian Community, Pilar Bernabé García and the Secretary of State for Migration, Pilar Cancela Rodríguez, as well as all the sociologists awarded the National Prize for Sociology and Political Science who will be leading the different presentations: María Ángeles Durán Heras, Inés Alberdi Alonso, Constanza Tobío Soler, Carlota Solé i Puig and Capitolina Díaz Martínez. To attend the Conference, prior registration is required, so all those interested should indicate their full name and ID number in the following email: actividades@cis.es. Entry will be free until capacity is reached. The event will be broadcast live on the CIS YouTube channel and can be followed via these links: Day 1 - Conference on the Sociology of Gender https://youtube.com/live/dua_22zV9Og?feature=share Day 2 - Conference on the Sociology of Gender https://youtube.com/live/RLH17-Y1dtw?feature=share Day 3 - Conference on the Sociology of Gender https://youtube.com/live/noIOFHmooTw?feature=share We're waiting for you!

The CIS pre-election poll for the regional elections in Castile and León indicates that the PP is the party with the highest projected vote share, at 33.4%, followed by the PSOE with 32.3%. VOX would reach 16.1%, UPL would remain at 4.9%, IU-Movimiento SUMAR-VQ at 5.1%, and Podemos would be at 3.1%. Regarding the distribution of seats, the PP would move within a range of 28 to 38 seats, the PSOE between 26 and 35, VOX would be between 11 and 19 seats, UPL could achieve between 2 and 4 seats, IU-Movimiento SUMAR-VQ from 0 to 4, Podemos-AV would not get a seat, Por Ávila and Soria YA could achieve one seat each. Situation in Castile and León 43.6% of the people of Castile and León say that the current situation in Castile and León is "bad or very bad", 42.8% say that it is "very good or good" and 12.5% think that it is "fair". Compared to 4 years ago, 46.6% think that the general situation in Castilla y León is the same, 37.4% say that it is “worse or much worse” and 14% think that it is “much better or better”. Main problems 17.6% think that “the depopulation of rural Spain” is the main problem in the community - well ahead of healthcare - which they mention as the second problem (12.9%), and unemployment, which is in third position with 8.9%. 37.5% rate the management of the government of Castilla y León as "fair", 36.8% as "bad or very bad", and 24.8% as "very good or good". Interest in the upcoming elections 50% of those surveyed say they are following the news and issues related to the elections in Castile and León with "little or no interest", while 47.3% say they are following them with "a lot or quite a bit of interest". 61% say that when voting in the upcoming regional elections, the most important issues will be those specific to Castile and León, while 29.5% say that general issues affecting Spain are their primary concern. 7.7% say that both are equally important to them. Reasons or motives for voting Regarding the main reason or motive that motivates or influences their vote in these elections, 38.6% of the people of Castile and León indicate that it is "the ideas and proposals of the party", 34.4% say that it is "the economic and social situation", and 23.1% will vote for "because it is the party that is most capable of managing the autonomous community". Presidential preferences As for who they prefer to be president of the community, Fernández Mañueco is the favorite for 38.3% of those surveyed who mention a candidate, followed by Carlos Martínez (30.2%) and in third place Carlos Pollán with 13.7%. Who do you think will win the elections and who would like to 79% of those surveyed believe the PP will win these elections. Regarding who they would like to see win, 29.1% say the PP, 28.8% the PSOE, 13.5% Vox, and 4.4% IU-MS-VQ. Low voter loyalty 49.1% of those surveyed stated that they vote for one party or another, or do not vote at all, based on what convinces them most at the time. 24.1% always vote for the same party, and 22% generally vote for the same party. Government management 55.4% of those surveyed decide which party or coalition they will vote for well before the start of the election campaign. 18.6% decide during the last week of the campaign. 9% at the beginning of the election campaign. 7.5% on election day itself. And 6.1% during the day of reflection, the day before the election. The pre-election survey for Castile and León was conducted from February 6 to 13 with a total sample of 8,039 interviews. The complete data is available to all interested parties on the CIS website.

On February 20, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Preelectoral elecciones autonómicas 2026. Comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Everything related to access to housing is now perceived as the main problem that currently exists in Spain, according to 42.8% of those surveyed by the February Barometer of the Center for Sociological Research. The new finding of this latest study is that it has also become the primary concern when asked "about the first problem that personally affects you the most" with 27.6% of the responses. Immigration appears second as a problem affecting Spain, with 20.3% of mentions, followed by economic problems, with 18.1%. In the personal sphere, after housing, problems related to the economy (25.8%) and health (22.9%) are noted.  

The Spanish Constitution of 1978 has become this February the longest-lasting of the nine constitutions that have succeeded one another in the History of Spain, surpassing the text of 1876, something that was known by 49.2% of those surveyed by the February Barometer of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). The study, conducted between February 2 and 6 with a sample of 4,027 interviews, concludes that 82.3% of Spaniards believe that our Constitution “has contributed to the development of social rights in Spain, to economic prosperity and the improvement of employment (75.3%), and to Spain having a more prominent role in Europe and in the world (71.6%). The most significant aspects of the current Constitution for Spaniards are positive. First, 31.8% say it "guarantees freedom," 21.2% believe it "allows for the peaceful resolution of conflicts," and 15.6% say it "was approved by almost everyone's agreement." 37.3% of those surveyed believe that the Constitution can help solve the problems we currently have, while 58.1% do not believe that it can.

Resolution of the Presidency of the Center for Sociological Research that makes public the award of admission to the XXXIV Postgraduate Training Course for the training of specialists in applied social research and data analysis 2025-2026, and the award of the tuition aids linked to the realization of the same.

According to the CIS February barometer, the PSOE would now obtain 32.6% of votes, the PP would remain at 22.9%, VOX at 18.9%, SUMAR at 7% and Podemos at 3.9%. Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.23; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.97; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.45; and Santiago Abascal with 2.97. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite as Prime Minister for 39.7% of those surveyed who give their opinion, taking a 23.7 point advantage over Santiago Abascal who is the favorite for 16% and is in second position ahead of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who is the favorite for 15.6%, Gabriel Rufián for 6.6%, Isabel Díaz Ayuso for 5.3% and Yolanda Díaz for 4.9%. Constitution of 1978: the longest-lasting in the history of Spain The Spanish Constitution of 1978, which this February became the longest-lasting in the history of Spain (something that 49.2% of Spaniards knew), is considered by 82.3% as a Constitution that has contributed to the development of social rights in Spain, to economic prosperity and improvements in employment in Spain (75.3%), and to Spain having a more prominent role in Europe and the world (71.6%). 37.3% believe that the Constitution can help solve the problems we currently have, while 58.1% do not believe that it can. The most significant aspects of the current Constitution for Spaniards are positive. First, "that it guarantees freedom" (31.8%), followed by "that it allows conflicts to be resolved peacefully" (21.2%), and "that it was approved by almost everyone's agreement" (15.6%). 84.3% believe that the current Spanish Constitution needs some reform, of which 66.5% think major reforms are necessary, and 32.1% think minor reforms. Regarding the areas where reforms are thought to be necessary, 22.1% cite "social, economic, and labor rights" as the primary concern, followed by 14.5% as the secondary concern; this is followed, at a considerable distance, by "the form of government (Monarchy vs. Republic)," with 10.9% as the primary concern and 5.6% as the secondary concern. This represents only 13.8% of all respondents, indicating that the remaining 86.2% do not raise this issue. Next are mentioned territorial issues (10.1% and 6.2%), guarantees of transparency in political activity (8% and 5.3%), issues related to Justice and defense rights (7.3% and 5.2%), participation and the electoral system (7.1% and 4.47%), and the rights and freedoms of citizens (5.7% and 5.6%). However, there is less public awareness on very relevant and current issues, such as immigration (2.5% and 2.6%), gender equality (2.2% and 1.6%), new technologies (0.6% and 0.3%) and issues related to European integration (0.2% and 0.3%) or the environment (0.2% and 0.3%). Trump and geopolitics Meanwhile, on the international stage, CIS data indicates that 76.5% of Spaniards currently have a "bad or very bad" opinion of the current President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, while 15.7% have a "very good or good" opinion and 3.8% a "fair" one. Regarding Donald Trump's attempt to annex Greenland, 83.5% are against it. Furthermore, 79.5% believe Trump poses a threat to world peace. Regarding arrests, attacks on migrants and other acts of violence, 67.4% say that democracy is being endangered in the United States itself. Problems in Spain According to those surveyed, Spain's main problem is housing (42.8%), followed by immigration (20.3%), and the economic crisis and economic problems (18.1%). The problems that Spaniards consider to affect them most personally are housing (27.6%), which climbs to first position compared to last month; the economy (25.8%), and health (22.9%). Personal and general economic situation 63.5% of Spaniards consider their current personal economic situation to be “very good or good,” compared to 26.2% who say it is “bad or very bad.” Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 37.6% consider it “good or very good,” compared to 55.4% who consider it “bad or very bad.” Russia's invasion of Ukraine and war in the Middle East 70.7% of those surveyed feel “very or quite worried” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 15.4% say “little or not at all” and 11.6% are “somewhat worried”. Regarding the war in the Middle East, 66.2% feel "very or quite worried", 16% say they are "not worried" or "not worried at all", and 15.6% say they feel "some" worry. These and other data are collected in the barometer carried out from February 2 to 6 with 4,027 interviews.

On February 16, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de febrero 2026' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

On Monday, January 9, the solemn presentation of the 2025 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science, awarded by the Center for Sociological Research, took place in the auditorium of the Royal Collections Gallery. Capitolina Díaz Martínez , Professor of Sociology at the University of Valencia and the first woman in Spain to study Sociology of Science from a gender perspective, received recognition from His Majesty the King for an intense career of academic and research excellence. In an event led by the Director General of Coordination and Research of the CIS, Silvia García Ramos , the President of the Center for Sociological Research, Jose Félix Tezanos, began his speech by recalling that just eight years ago, in 2018, there was not a single woman who had been distinguished with the National Sociology Prize. Thanks to her personal efforts, the award has since been given to five women: “ They are highly specialized academics in specific areas of Gender Sociology. Their works and research constitute seminal contributions to fields related to the gender policies being promoted in contemporary societies. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that this body of contributions forms a set of innovations and contributions to current Sociology that could in itself constitute a major Treatise on Gender Sociology, allowing us to fully understand what has happened, what is happening—and what needs to happen—in the dynamics of our societies,” Tezanos stated.   The president of the CIS also wished to express his gratitude for the support of His Majesty the King, “who year after year honors us with his presence and his example of commitment to the Sciences and the Arts, and to the most relevant conditions for political coexistence for all and among all. A King who has been fulfilling his role with a high sense of institutionalism, which is also reflected in the sincere recognition of Spanish sociologists and political scientists.” In her laudatory speech for the award recipient, Professor Constanza Tobío highlighted the originality of Capitolina Díaz's thinking, which she termed "sociological imagination," as well as her enthusiasm and tenacity. She praised Díaz's contribution to rescuing the legacy of women sociologists of the past and focused on one of her most original and forward-thinking lines of research: the analysis of gender biases in the application of digital technology and now, artificial intelligence. And then came the moment for the honoree's speech, which already promised much with its suggestive title: "The Social Epiphany of Women and Its Consequences for Sociology." Capitolina Díaz began by thanking and celebrating the support and inspiration of all those men and women who helped solidify her career , and who even shaped her future when she was a student and later a young professor. The award winner reviewed how science excluded women with the acquiescence of brilliant minds and their marginalized status in countless fields, including health, with surprising examples.   And yet, at the end of that analysis, she left us with a cry of positivity: “How dare I proclaim that the women’s revolution is successful? Don’t I see the inequality that still diminishes us? (…) The feminist revolution has consisted of more than two centuries of persevering activism and theoretical creation, which have gradually imposed the presence of women on social norms and political agendas. This process has allowed us to achieve everything from suffrage to enjoying human rights and, in particular, the right to gender equality and reproductive and sexual rights. These are rights that, as they move from law to reality, have effectively made women visible. We can illustrate this visibility with clear examples from our own country: think of the women we see in cabinets, in parliament, in the judiciary, in journalism, in academia, in hospitals, driving taxis and buses, etc. Today we can see women receiving scientific awards. It is true that the Nobel Prizes, for example, are still not exclusively awarded to women.” It's true that, until very recently, only exceptional figures like Madame Curie or María Ángeles Durán received the highest honors. They were still a drop in a sea of men. However, the National Prize for Sociology and Political Science is now making the work of women sociologists visible at a similar pace to that of their male counterparts. And the same has been happening for the last two years with the National Science Prizes. For all these reasons, I believe we can be hopeful and say that women, although still facing persistent and hostile spaces of inequality, have gone from invisible to almost omnipresent. The audience rose to their feet in prolonged applause, and the event was finally closed by the Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños, who emphasized the essential contribution of the Social Sciences to strengthening democracy and fostering a better understanding of Spanish society. He highlighted Capitolina Díaz's commitment to public service, underscoring her solid academic background, prolific research activity, and international standing.

A few days before the National Sociology and Political Science Award ceremony, we spoke with Capitolina Díaz, who said she felt more excited than nervous. This was due to the prestige of the award and because her colleagues themselves had recognized her more than 30 years of work in sociology with a gender perspective, as well as her academic excellence aimed at contributing to a more just and equitable society. “I’m thrilled with this outpouring of support and all the messages and expressions of affection. I get the impression that many people have taken the award as their own, and that’s wonderful.” From a multidisciplinary perspective, her dedication to teaching and pedagogy has, alongside her research, contributed a series of tools—small methodological innovations—available to universities and the scientific community. Examples include the design of software, a translator of any text into inclusive language, named CaDi in her honor. She also created and implemented the so-called 'Minimum Gender Test' to ensure gender-conscious research, and has developed numerous courses and training programs to equip university staff with the tools to integrate the gender dimension into their research. She continues to believe that “the care gap is the mother of all gaps” and warns that, in education, there is still much to be done, that secondary school is key, because it is where femininities and masculinities are formed: “We are not educating our daughters, girls, and young women to know how to be unique and first. Not even close. Girls and women are trapped in the pressure to be agreeable. There is still a certain demand to be liked, to be kind, and that greatly limits your ability to become who you want to be, beyond the good, pretty, and agreeable girl. We believe we have to let others take advantage of that kindness. There is a certain desire to please, to help, to endure, to accompany. And meanwhile, we lose ground in what is only ours. We are not educated to occupy the center of attention. We only occupy that central space if we don't bother anyone and all our caregiving tasks are already done.” Capitolina speaks passionately about her role models, sociologists such as Maria Ángeles Durán and Inés Alberdi, among many others. She acknowledges that their example has been an essential inspiration for continuing to identify trends, find reasons behind them, and contribute solutions. “I believe that women who dedicate themselves to social thought do not limit themselves to describing institutions, but rather analyze how these are inscribed in concrete life trajectories; we do not study the economy as an abstract system, but as a set of material relations that produce dependence, inequality and subjectivity; we do not approach law or the family as autonomous normative spheres, but as devices that organize bodies, times and lives.” She is a product of her time, and she is aware that, in this February of 2026, in which she is awarded the prize, discrimination against women is still seen on a daily basis; however, she is positive by nature: “We have made enormous progress, we still need the alliance of men, and the change in the laws has already been achieved. In academia we are very present, in the judiciary and medicine our numbers are constantly rising, and also in public administrations… I remember how they laughed at us when, from the Ministry of Equality, we proposed in 2009 a 15% presence of women on the boards of Ibex companies… And today we exceed 41%…”. And yet, “science still doesn’t love women,” she laments. “On the one hand, it expels them from universities and doesn’t select them for scientific positions. It’s run by men with a male perspective. You have to adapt to their rules, and if you deviate, you pay the price, because they exclude you from the establishment. Science doesn’t see women. You can’t love what you don’t know.” And she confesses that, since learning of the awarding of the National Prize for Sociology and Political Science, she has not stopped reflecting and writing about the role of female research work and what is particular about its contribution to the scientific community. “Women social thinkers gave sociology back what the canon had left out: the body, everyday life, and real inequality. Without women sociologists, sociology has been more abstract than truthful. They don't allow themselves to look from afar. They have shown that social reproduction, care work, and dependency are not 'soft' topics, but rather structures without which we cannot understand how power functions or how inequalities are produced.” And it acknowledges the work of the Center for Sociological Research in recovering the pioneering work of women who were invisible in social science: “I have no words to express the value of Professor Tezanos’s legacy, a vision that none of his predecessors possessed. Since his arrival, he has consistently done things to highlight the role of women in sociology: striving for parity and balance in the awarding of the Prize, recognizing our contributions, organizing conferences, rescuing, translating, and making available to citizens and institutions the work of the pioneering women in sociology. José Félix Tezanos truly had the ability to see us.”   Capitolina Díaz Martínez will receive the National Sociology Prize on February 9th from His Majesty the King.

The CIS (Spanish Centre for Sociological Research) has published the final, fifth volume of the collective work 'Spain 2025: Structure and Social Change'. This concludes this ambitious publishing project, which involved 146 experts and aimed to analyze the social changes experienced in Spain over the last decade. Also published is the work entitled “Experimental Sociology: Methods, Theories, and Applications,” within the Methodological Notebooks collection (CM 65). This book , 'Spain 2025. Structure and Social Change. Science and Culture' , is the fifth volume in the 57th series of the CIS Out of Collection. Written in a rigorous academic format, it analyzes and compares the evolution of Spanish society over the last ten years in the areas of Science and Culture, highlighting its progress, stagnation, and setbacks in various aspects of Spanish society. In this volume, culture is understood in its broadest sociological sense as a set of symbolic, emotional, and ideological frameworks that shape how individuals experience their social lives. Identities, values, beliefs, cultural practices, the role of science and education, as well as social networks and cultural patterns, are examined. Its trajectory allows us to observe how Spain is moving towards a more pluralistic, individualized, digitized and emotionally complex cultural model. More news This work is edited by the President of the CIS, José Felix Tezanos Tortajada, and Professor Constanza Tobío Soler, winner of the 2021 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science. The five volumes (Volume 1: Social Structure; Volume 2: Social Dynamics; Volume 3: Economic Structure and Inequalities; Volume 4: Power, Politics and Society; and Volume 5: Science and Culture) address aspects such as the demographic characteristics of the Spanish population , the family and interpersonal relationships , gender gaps , the role of women , youth , housing problems, migrations , the rural world, the economic structure, employment and consumption, unemployment, social stratification and inequality, power, politics, institutions, social actors, daily life, beliefs, culture, identities, and the role of science, among others. A new book in the Methodological Notebooks collection is also available: ' Experimental Sociology: Methods, Theories, and Applications '. This methodological notebook aims to make a significant contribution to the knowledge and practice of the experimental method in the social sciences, specifically in sociology. However, we do not intend to overlook the contributions of other branches of the social and behavioral sciences, such as political science, social psychology, and economics, whose examples of experimentation have driven experimental sociology and strengthened the idea of interdisciplinary knowledge focused on a research object. It contains theoretical and practical material for approaching an experiment, from defining the research problem and designing the experiment to statistical analysis and the research report. It draws on a diverse sample of experiments conducted internationally and interviews with researchers who have successfully applied the experimental method, highlighting its intricacies and complexities.

On January 30th , at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the ICC (Índice de Confianza del Consumidor) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

On January 29, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Postelectoral elecciones autonómicas 2025. Comunidad autónoma de Extremadura' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Access to housing continues to worry 42.6% of Spaniards, a figure that is on the rise, three percentage points higher than the previous month, according to the CIS Barometer for January 2026. Economic problems are the second most common concern, cited by 21.2% of respondents, and the government, or specific parties or politicians, are the third most frequent issue, at 16.6%. If the hierarchy of concerns is considered in the personal sphere, "the economic crisis" appears first with 30.3%, followed closely by housing, with 28.2% of the responses, and health with 21.7%. It is worth noting that, among the younger respondents, housing also appears as the primary personal problem, from 18 to 24 years old (29.2%) and from 25 to 34 years old (30.5%). *Data from the CIS Barometer for January 2026, conducted from January 5 to 10 with 4,006 interviews.

Following the US military intervention in Venezuela, the January Barometer of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) included questions to gauge the mood and perceptions of respondents regarding these events. The survey concluded that 50.3% of those consulted believe that Donald Trump “has not acted correctly,” 28.6% believe that he “has acted partly and partly,” and only 13.6% affirm that he “has acted correctly.” Furthermore, 71.8% believe that the US president has violated international law and the UN Charter , compared to 15.6% who think otherwise. Regarding the feelings that following this news has provoked in Spaniards, 48.5% speak of "concern", 21.3% of "joy" and 17% of "fear". On the other hand, 48.9% of those surveyed indicated that the European Union's initial reaction to the intervention was "bad or very bad", 28.8% stated that it was done "well or very well" and 5.4% rated it as fair. Finally, 61.5% believe that Trump has “endangered world peace”, compared to 32.1% who believe he has not. These are data from the CIS Barometer for the month of January, carried out from January 5 to 10 with 4,006 interviews.