[GSS] - Equality Related Questions

I've broken it down by question.

1275. Do you agree or disagree: e. A job is alright, but what most women really want is a home and children.


Males (by 1998 family income):

Females (by 1998 family income):

200. Do you approve or disapprove of a married woman earning money in business or industry if she has a husband capable of supporting her?


All respondents:

Respondents age 18-40:

259. If there is a limited number of jobs, do you approve or disapprove of a married woman holding a job in business or industry when her husband is able to support her?


All respondents:

Respondents age 18-40:

565. On average, women who are employed full time earn less than men. I'm going to read several reasons why this might be so. Please tell me how important you think each reason is. b. Women's family responsibilities keep them from putting as much time and effort into their jobs as men do.


All respondents:

Respondents age 18-40:

Respondents age 18-30, from year 1996:

1302. Do you agree or disagree: a. Working women should receive paid maternity leave when they have a baby.


Males, by year:

Females, by year:

552. Some people say that because of past discrimination, women should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of women is wrong because it discriminates against men. What about you opinion - are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of women? Do you favor/oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly?

Males, by year:

Females, by year:

Now, whether they're a feminist or not (1996):

Males, by support of feminism:

Females, by support of feminism:

(From this it is easy to see that [gynocentric] feminists support sexism.)



1172. Here are three things the government might do. Some people are in favor of them while other people are against them. Please circle one number for each statement to show how you feel. c. Women should be given preferential treatment when applying for jobs or promotions. (1986)


All respondents:

571. We'd like your views on how the women's movement has affected certain groups. For each group I name, please tell me whether you think the women's movement has improved their lives, made their lives worse, or had no effect on their lives. d. Men (1996)


All respondents: