The COVID-19 pandemic and government responses: A gender perspective on differences in public opinion.

Objective: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis has led to shutdowns of the cultural, associational, and economic life in many parts of the world and had a severe impact on gender relations in many societies. This study engages with gender differences in public support of severe infringements of personal and economic freedoms.

Methods: We use data from an original survey conducted by CINT in the United States and Germany in June 2020.