What proportion of women have experienced stalking since the age of 15?

• A. 1/4
• B. 1/3
• C. 1/6
• D. 1/5

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how common stalking is among women, measured as a proportion of those who have experienced it since age 15. In many surveys, about one in six women report having been stalked at some point after turning 15, which is roughly 16–17%. That makes the 1/6 option the best representation of typical prevalence data used in studies and discussions of this issue. The other options would imply higher levels of prevalence that aren’t generally supported by the standard survey findings. This kind of statistic helps illustrate the scope of stalking as a form of gender-based violence and informs how policies and protections are shaped.