This research examines the perception of gender equality among students in Croatia and focuses on the differences in the attitudes of male and female students towards business opportunities and challenges that women face in the labor market. Despite legal obstacles and progress in gender equality, the results indicate a persistent perception of inequality in the workplace. Most students are well aware that the place of women in the world of work is relatively discriminatory compared to men. Concepts such as the glass ceiling affect the role of women in the family. The main goal of this research is to analyze the chances and possibilities of employment of women in contemporary Croatian society through understanding the different position of women. Students generally support equal opportunities for women in all professions and show strong opposition to traditional attitudes. The research included examining the perception of gender equality in family responsibilities and household chores, in order to get a complete picture of the distribution of these responsibilities between the sexes. The students recognized that there is a gender gap in the labor market, and the data points to the existence of gender discrimination in the students' perception of women and their role at work. The results showed that there is a statistically significant difference in the perception of male and female students about women's business opportunities in Croatia, with male participants being more conservative. On the other hand, no statistically significant difference was found in the perception of students of different fields of science about women's business opportunities, which indicates similar attitudes regardless of the field of study. When it comes to the perceptions of students from urban and rural areas, the existence of differences is partially confirmed, which indicates that the place of residence in certain aspects affects the perception of gender equality. Research shows that although awareness of gender equality is growing, it still requires stronger efforts to eliminate discrimination, especially in the workplace. Respondents' recommendations included a strong crackdown on gender inequality and an emphasis on balanced education. These findings are the basis for discussions and actions aimed at improving the working environment