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Women's Roles, Attitudes about - Measurement Concept

Measures how an individual defines the "correct" roles for men and women to play in society. May include familial, occupational, or religious roles
180 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

EQCHORES from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66d. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores , such as cooking, cleaning, and washing
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree70.5
2) Disagree402.5
3) Agree70544.2
4) Strongly agree81451.1
8) Undecided281.7
Missing53
Total1594100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FEMINIST from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66g. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: I consider myself as a feminist
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree44928.5
2) Disagree62239.5
3) Agree27817.7
4) Strongly agree734.7
8) Undecided1519.6
Missing73
Total1573100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
MOREOPP from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66f Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: The way society is set up, men have more opportunities than women
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree744.6
2) Disagree30719.3
3) Agree84953.4
4) Strongly agree29818.7
8) Undecided634.0
Missing55
Total1591100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
SALARY from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66e Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree38124.0
2) Disagree90356.9
3) Agree15810.0
4) Strongly agree623.9
8) Undecided825.2
Missing57
Total1586100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
SUFFER from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66b. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree23714.9
2) Disagree62139.1
3) Agree50731.9
4) Strongly agree1479.2
8) Undecided774.8
Missing56
Total1590100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
SUITED from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66a. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than most women
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree32020.1
2) Disagree65441.1
3) Agree35922.6
4) Strongly agree16910.6
8) Undecided885.5
Missing55
Total1590100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
WMNCARE from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q66c. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about men's and women's roles: It is God's will that women care for children
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree43727.6
2) Disagree54134.2
3) Agree35922.7
4) Strongly agree1348.4
8) Undecided1127.1
Missing63
Total1582100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ORDCELWN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Now I will read four statements about the priesthood. After each statement, would you tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? C. It would be a good thing if celibate women were allowed to be ordained as priests
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree25829.5
2) Somewhat disagree809.2
3) Somewhat agree24027.5
4) Strongly agree29233.4
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused10.1
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ORDMARWN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Now I will read four statements about the priesthood. After each statement, would you tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? D. It would be a good thing if married women were allowed to be ordained as priests
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree31936.5
2) Somewhat disagree768.6
3) Somewhat agree20123.0
4) Strongly agree27131.0
5) Don't know91.0
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMADMIN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the Church? D. A parish administrator
 TOTAL%
1) Support81192.6
2) Oppose536.1
3) Not sure101.1
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused00.0
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMALTAR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the Church? A. An altar server
 TOTAL%
1) Support81092.6
2) Oppose617.0
3) Not sure30.3
5) Refused00.1
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMDEACON from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the Church? C. A deacon
 TOTAL%
1) Support70580.5
2) Oppose16118.4
3) Not sure91.0
4) Don't know00.0
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMEUCHMN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the Church? B. A Eucharistic minister
 TOTAL%
1) Support78890.1
2) Oppose758.6
3) Not sure111.3
4) Don't know00.0
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WNPRIEST from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the Church? E. A priest
 TOTAL%
1) Support54762.5
2) Oppose31736.2
3) Not sure91.0
5) Refused30.3
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRCELWOM from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Now, I will read four statements about the priesthood. After each, would you tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. How about it would be a good thing if celibate women were allowed to be ordained as priests?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree117625.5
2) Somewhat disagree51511.2
3) Somewhat agree132028.6
4) Strongly agree152533.1
5) Don't know661.4
6) Refused80.2
Total4610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRMARWOM from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Now, I will read four statements about the priesthood. After each, would you tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. How about it would be a good thing if married women were allowed to be ordained as priests?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree152433.1
2) Somewhat disagree55912.1
3) Somewhat agree109123.7
4) Strongly agree135529.4
5) Don't know741.6
6) Refused60.1
Total4610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WDEACONS from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? How about deacon?
 TOTAL%
1) Support355377.1
2) Oppose89119.3
3) Don't know1663.6
Total4610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WEUCHMIN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? How about Eucharistic minister?
 TOTAL%
1) Support383983.4
2) Oppose64914.1
3) Don't know1152.5
Missing2
Total4602100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WLECTOR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? How about lector?
 TOTAL%
1) Support394485.6
2) Oppose4038.7
3) Don't know2615.7
Missing1
Total4609100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WPRIESTS from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? How about priest?
 TOTAL%
1) Support293263.8
2) Oppose154833.7
3) Don't know1172.6
Missing2
Total4597100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
VCF0836 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Do you agree or disagree with each of these two statements: 'Women should stay out of politics' (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no Post IW or Post is not form B (1952: see v.15)134129.1
1) Agree (1952: incl. "agree quite a bit" and "agree a little")70115.2
2) Disagree (1952: incl. "disagree quite a bit" and "disagree a little")253255.0
9) DK300.7
Missing42834
Total4604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
WOMMAR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(womenmar_w3) R:2. A woman can have a fully satisfying life without getting married. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree55722.0
2) Agree159463.0
3) Undecided/DK (Interviewer: Do not read)110.4
4) Disagree30612.1
5) Strongly disagree522.1
888) Refused10.0
999) Legitimate skip110.4
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEPOL from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Tell me if you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable160532.7
1) Agree64013.1
2) Disagree248250.6
8) Not sure1683.4
9) No answer60.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Tell me if you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Agree57516.2
2) Disagree161945.5
8) Not sure1363.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree21223.4
2) Disagree62268.7
8) Not sure727.9
Missing1906
Total906100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 2006
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree42721.4
2) Disagree144372.4
8) Not sure1206.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about the efforts to strengthen women's rights in society? (84)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK213.8
0) Against8816.0
1) For44180.2
Missing17993
Total550100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 2000
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree40321.5
2) Disagree132770.7
8) Not sure1337.1
9) No answer140.7
Missing940
Total1877100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 2002
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree18520.4
2) Disagree66272.9
8) Not sure606.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857
Total908100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEWKNOKD from General Social Survey, 2002
Do you think that women should work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all, when a couple has not yet had a child?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time84171.8
2) Work part-time978.3
3) Stay at home221.9
8) Cannot choose20617.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HOMEKID from General Social Survey, 2002
A job is alright, but what most women really want is a home and children--do you agree or disagree?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14312.2
2) Agree30726.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree33528.6
5) Strongly disagree35430.2
8) Can't choose292.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKBABY from General Social Survey, 2002
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all when there is a child under school age?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time13311.4
2) Work part-time42136.0
3) Stay home46039.3
8) Can't choose15513.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKGROWN from General Social Survey, 2002
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after the children leave home?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time73562.8
2) Work part-time20317.3
3) Stay home282.4
8) Can't choose20317.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKNOKID from General Social Survey, 2002
Do you think that women should work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after marrying and before there are children?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time79668.0
2) Work part-time16814.3
3) Stay home201.7
8) Can't choose18515.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKSCH from General Social Survey, 2002
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after the youngest child starts school?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time41435.4
2) Work part-time53445.6
3) Stay home665.6
8) Can't choose15513.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594
Total1171100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 25.9
2) Mostly agree 21.4
3) Mostly disagree 19.7
4) Completely disagree 32.2
8) Don't know 0.7
9) Refused 0.1
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 24.2
2) Mostly agree 24.8
3) Mostly disagree 21.9
4) Completely disagree 26.7
8) Don't know 2.2
9) Refused 0.2
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 32.3
2) Mostly agree 27.1
3) Mostly disagree 13.9
4) Completely disagree 21.8
8) Don't know 4.5
9) Refused 0.4
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1990
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree15917.1
2) Disagree73178.8
8) Not sure323.4
9) No answer60.6
Missing444
Total928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1990
Tell me if you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree23425.2
2) Disagree63568.4
8) Not sure576.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing444
Total928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1996
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree30815.7
2) Disagree157680.4
8) Not sure693.5
9) No answer70.4
Missing944
Total1960100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1996
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree40820.8
2) Disagree145874.4
8) Not sure894.5
9) No answer50.3
Missing944
Total1960100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V083166 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this?
 TOTAL%
-9) Refused40.2
-1) INAP, R selected for VERSION NEW116750.2
1) Women and men should have equal roles73731.7
2) 21526.5
3) 3582.5
4) 4833.6
5) 5411.8
6) 6210.9
7) A woman's place is in the home241.0
80) Haven't thought much about this361.5
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMMAR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(womenmar_w2) R:2. A woman can have a fully satisfying life without getting married. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree46617.9
2) Agree167164.2
3) Undecided/DK [INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ]170.7
4) Disagree37814.5
5) Strongly disagree471.8
666) Invalid skip230.9
888) Refused20.1
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 14.9
2) Mostly agree 10.3
3) Mostly disagree 13.0
4) Completely disagree 61.3
8) Don't know 0.6
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 13.9
2) Mostly agree 16.4
3) Mostly disagree 14.6
4) Completely disagree 53.7
8) Don't know 1.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 45.4
2) Mostly agree 17.6
3) Mostly disagree 9.0
4) Completely disagree 24.3
8) Don't know 3.7
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 14.2
2) Mostly agree 22.3
3) Mostly disagree 24.5
4) Completely disagree 38.8
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 9.8
2) Mostly agree 21.7
3) Mostly disagree 29.3
4) Completely disagree 34.3
8) Don't know 4.3
9) Refused 0.5
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 27.2
2) Mostly agree 30.3
3) Mostly disagree 14.5
4) Completely disagree 16.2
8) Don't know 10.2
9) Refused 1.7
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q11D from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q11D [PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT.] When jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 32.2
2) Mostly agree 17.0
3) Mostly disagree 15.4
4) Completely disagree 33.7
8) Don't know 1.6
9) Refused 0.2
Total25091100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q59C from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q59C [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] Women should be allowed to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam, OR only men should be able to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam
 TOTAL%
1) Women should be allowed to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam 45.2
2) Only men should be able to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam 46.9
3) Neither/Both equally 4.0
8) Don't know 3.2
9) Refused 0.7
Total25091100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q59D from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q59D [ASK IF MUSLIM: NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] Women should have the right to decide if they wear a veil, OR women should not have the right to decide whether to wear a veil - society should decide
 TOTAL%
1) Women should have the right to decide if they wear a veil 42.2
2) Women should not have the right to decide whether to wear a veil - society should decide 49.6
3) Neither/Both equally 3.6
8) Don't know 3.3
9) Refused 1.3
Missing16685
Total8406100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEMIN from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
BY RANDOM ASSIGNMENT, THE OTHER HALF OF RESPONDENTS WERE ASKED THIS QUESTION: Do you think American women have become less "feminine" than they used to be?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22757.9
2) No15238.8
3) Don't Know133.3
Missing408
Total392100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GOODFEM from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE AMERICAN WOMEN HAVE BECOME LESS FEMININE: Is it a good thing, or a bad thing that American women have become less feminine?
 TOTAL%
1) Good thing4519.8
2) Bad thing14363.0
3) Mixed2812.3
4) Don't Know114.8
Missing573
Total227100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QG3 from Muslim American Survey, 2007
When men and women pray in a mosque, do you think that… ?
 TOTAL%
1) Women should be separate from men, in another area of the mosque or behind a curtain 49.2
2) Women should pray behind men, with no curtain 24.3
3) Women should pray in an area alongside men, with no curtain 21.9
4) Other 4.7
Missing51
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1050
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1988
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree20120.3
2) Disagree74975.8
8) Not sure343.4
9) No answer40.4
Missing493
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1988
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree31632.0
2) Disagree63464.2
8) Not sure343.4
9) No answer40.4
Missing493
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree19018.6
2) Disagree79377.4
8) Not sure353.4
9) No answer60.6
Missing493
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree25524.9
2) Disagree71970.2
8) Not sure474.6
9) No answer30.3
Missing493
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HUBBYWRK from General Social Survey, 1991
We have some questions about women. Do you agree or disagree . . . A husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14510.7
2) Agree23317.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree29321.6
4) Disagree34125.1
5) Strongly disagree30222.2
8) Can't choose181.3
9) No answer272.0
Missing158
Total1359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
DEATHTA4 from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT FAVORS DOING AWAY WITH THE ESTATE/DEATH TAX: IF RESPONDENT OPPOSES DOING AWAY WITH THE ESTATE/DEATH TAX: Do you [favor/oppose] doing away with the [estate/death] tax strongly or not strongly? STRENGTH FAVOR ELIMINATING ESTATE/DEATH TAX - COMBINED WORDING
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor strongly70354.3
2) Favor not strongly23618.2
4) Oppose not strongly17413.4
5) Oppose strongly16813.0
7) Other; depends90.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing217
Total1294100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DEATHTA5 from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT SELECTED FOR 'ESTATE TAX' WORDING: IF RESPONDENT FAVORS DOING AWAY WITH THE ESTATE TAX / IF RESPONDENT OPPOSES DOING AWAY WITH THE ESTATE TAX: Do you [favor/oppose] doing away with the [estate/death] tax strongly or not strongly? STRENGTH FAVOR ELIMINATING ESTATE/DEATH TAX - ESTATE TAX WORDING
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.5
1) Favor strongly34353.5
2) Favor not strongly11217.5
4) Oppose not strongly9014.0
5) Oppose strongly8913.9
7) Other; depends40.6
Missing870
Total641100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 46.8
2) Mostly agree 28.5
3) Mostly disagree 13.2
4) Completely disagree 11.2
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 37.0
2) Mostly agree 27.6
3) Mostly disagree 21.5
4) Completely disagree 13.1
8) Don't know 0.8
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 13.9
2) Mostly agree 23.7
3) Mostly disagree 22.4
4) Completely disagree 38.5
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 44.4
2) Mostly agree 24.7
3) Mostly disagree 16.0
4) Completely disagree 14.0
8) Don't know 0.8
9) Refused 0.1
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 43.7
2) Mostly agree 23.3
3) Mostly disagree 18.0
4) Completely disagree 13.8
8) Don't know 0.8
9) Refused 0.4
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 17.2
2) Mostly agree 14.6
3) Mostly disagree 20.4
4) Completely disagree 44.4
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 24.1
2) Mostly agree 16.3
3) Mostly disagree 17.4
4) Completely disagree 40.9
8) Don't know 1.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 26.3
2) Mostly agree 23.2
3) Mostly disagree 17.2
4) Completely disagree 28.9
8) Don't know 4.1
9) Refused 0.2
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 40.3
2) Mostly agree 29.0
3) Mostly disagree 8.5
4) Completely disagree 17.6
8) Don't know 4.1
9) Refused 0.4
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 17.3
2) Mostly agree 43.3
3) Mostly disagree 34.0
4) Completely disagree 4.7
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.3
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.5
2) Mostly agree 42.7
3) Mostly disagree 42.3
4) Completely disagree 4.3
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused 0.3
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 11.0
2) Mostly agree 60.5
3) Mostly disagree 16.7
4) Completely disagree 2.8
8) Don't know 8.7
9) Refused 0.3
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 6.9
2) Mostly agree 7.4
3) Mostly disagree 18.0
4) Completely disagree 64.7
8) Don't know 3.0
9) Refused 0.1
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.6
2) Mostly agree 17.5
3) Mostly disagree 24.3
4) Completely disagree 46.0
8) Don't know 4.1
9) Refused 0.4
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 45.7
2) Mostly agree 23.3
3) Mostly disagree 11.8
4) Completely disagree 14.8
8) Don't know 4.0
9) Refused 0.4
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
A4MALES from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
The public schools provide one of the most important ways for teaching our children about the American story. If you were to decide which themes the schools should include, how important would each of the following be in your lesson about America -- would it be absolutely essential, very important, somewhat important, somewhat unimportant, very unimportant, or would you definitely leave it out? D. Our founders were part of a male-dominated culture that gave important roles to men while keeping women in the background.
 TOTAL%
1) Absolutely essential19911.3
2) Very important47927.2
3) Somewhat important48927.7
4) Somewhat unimportant28916.4
5) Very unimportant1719.7
6) Definitely leave out1377.8
Missing283
Total1764100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
C1FEMROL from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Now I'd like to ask about some changes that have occurred in recent decades. Please tell me whether you feel each change was very good, mostly good, mostly bad, or very bad for our society: a. changes in the role of women in society.
 TOTAL%
1) Very good51425.6
2) Mostly good128764.2
3) Mostly bad1748.7
4) Very bad291.4
Missing43
Total2004100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
I6HSWIFE from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Please tell me how much you think each of the following would help to improve things in this country. How about . . . f. if more women gave up their jobs and stayed home to care for their children? Would that help a lot, somewhat, only a little or not at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Help a lot48524.7
2) Help somewhat64132.6
3) Help only a little48524.7
4) Help not at all35318.0
Missing83
Total1964100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CLGYWMEN from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Would you say each of these statements is mostly true or mostly false? -- Clergy are mostly opposed to women having jobs outside the home.
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly true73514.6
2) Mostly false314062.6
3) Don't know114422.8
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ORDAINMN from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
I will read eight items and after each, please tell me if it has strengthened your commitment to the Catholic Church, weakened it, or had no effect one way or the other. -- The policy of ordaining men, but not women, to the priesthood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strengthened28719.8
2) Weakened36925.4
3) No Effect67846.8
4) Don't know /Refused1158.0
Total1449100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 803
Variables: 62
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1998
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree28015.0
2) Disagree153482.0
8) Not sure502.7
9) No answer70.4
Missing961
Total1871100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1998
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree40521.6
2) Disagree134271.7
8) Not sure1166.2
9) No answer80.4
Missing961
Total1871100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
QN35_B from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
O you agree or disagree that the Catholic Church should allow women to become priests?
 TOTAL%
1) Agree 47.1
2) Disagree 43.7
8) Don't know 8.4
9) Refused 0.8
Total4016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN_EQ from American National Election Studies, 2004
Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry, and government. Suppose these people are at one end of a scale, at point 1. Others feel that a woman's place is in the home. Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7. And, of course, some other people have opinions somewhere in between, at points 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Where would you place YOURSELF on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this?
 TOTAL%
1) Women and men should have equal roles71258.7
2) 16813.9
3) 877.2
4) 1088.9
5) 393.2
6) 181.5
7) A woman's place is in the home252.1
80) Haven't thought much about this494.0
88) Don't know60.5
Total1212100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMJBDIS from American National Election Studies, 2004
Women miss good jobs because of discrimination -- Do you AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SOMEWHAT, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, DISAGREE SOMEWHAT, or DISAGREE STRONGLY with this statement?
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly24022.5
2) Agree somewhat49746.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree14313.4
4) Disagree somewhat14613.7
5) Disagree strongly373.5
8) Don't know30.3
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEMTRAD from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
Women should return to their traditional roles in society. (Q16J)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 9.6
2) Mostly agree 16.7
3) Mostly disagree 29.2
4) Completely disagree 41.0
9) Don't know/Refused 3.5
Missing8787
Total23783100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 32570
Variables: 170
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: In-person surveys from 1987-1990, telephone surveys after.
FMQL5PS from American National Election Studies, 2000
Summary: 5pt womens role self-placement from branching series
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Strongly - women equal role65236.1
2) Not strongly - equal role422.3
3) Other/depends/neither382.1
4) Not strongly - place is in the home130.7
5) Strongly - place is in the home281.5
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP100855.8
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLBRE from American National Election Studies, 2000
Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry, and government. Others feel that a woman's place is in the home. If R selected for version 2: Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP138976.9
1) Women and men should have equal roles36720.3
5) A woman's place is in the home231.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]241.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLCPH from American National Election Studies, 2000
Combined telephone versions - women's role
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Women and men should have equal roles69538.5
5) A woman's place is in the home412.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]382.1
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused; NA; INAP100855.8
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLFTC from American National Election Studies, 2000
Combined FTF standard/experimental versions - women's role
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this181.0
1) Women and men should have equal roles57231.7
2) 21427.9
3) 3703.9
4) 41045.8
5) 5382.1
6) 6231.3
7) A woman's place is in the home291.6
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP80444.5
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLFTE from American National Election Studies, 2000
[If R selected for experimental version: FTF: R self placement on equal role scale] Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132373.2
1) Women and men should have equal roles27615.3
2) 2623.4
3) 3392.2
4) 4603.3
5) 5181.0
6) 690.5
7) A woman's place is in the home130.7
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLST from American National Election Studies, 2000
Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry, and government. Others feel that a woman's place is in the home. If R selected for version 1:Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel, or haven't you thought much about this?
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Women and men should have equal roles32818.2
5) A woman's place is in the home181.0
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]140.8
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP142578.9
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FMQLSUP from American National Election Studies, 2000
Both telephone versions: If R says men and women should have equal roles/If R says a woman's place is in the home: Telephone: Do you feel strongly or not strongly that men and women should have equal roles?/Do you feel strongly or not strongly that a woman's place is in the home?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP107159.3
1) Strongly68037.6
5) Not strongly553.0
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
FEMPR from ABC News the Pope and the Church, 2003
(ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO IDENTIFED THEIR RELIGION AS CATHOLIC) Currently, women cannot become priests in the Roman Catholic Church. Do you favor or oppose that policy?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor8732.5
2) Oppose17264.1
8) DK/No opinion103.6
Missing779
Total268100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 1281
Variables: 134
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RLS1092O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I am now going to read some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7515.9
2) Agree20142.7
3) Disagree14631.0
4) Strongly disagree469.8
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ROL197N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I am now going to read some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree5926.8
2) Agree10145.9
3) Disagree4118.6
4) Strongly disagree156.8
8) Don't know41.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ROL197O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I am now going to read some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8920.9
2) Agree21750.9
3) Disagree8620.2
4) Strongly disagree255.9
8) Don't know92.1
Missing1607
Total426100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ROLEA83 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28417.8
2) Agree73946.4
3) Disagree45328.4
4) Strongly disagree996.2
8) Don't know130.8
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ROLEA88 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I am now going to read some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. (Read response as required.) A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28020.9
2) Agree63347.2
3) Disagree32824.5
4) Strongly disagree876.5
5) Don't know100.7
6) Refused30.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WFWKJ80 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I'm going to mention a list of reasons why some women don't work. For each reason would you tell me how important it is as a reason why (you aren't/your wife isn't) working? To take care of husband
 TOTAL%
1) Very important24712.1
2) Pretty important25712.6
3) Not very important32916.2
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WIFTSK80 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. (Read response as required.) A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree57028.0
2) Agree90144.3
3) Disagree42020.7
4) Strongly disagree1276.2
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 19.2
2) Mostly agree 19.8
3) Mostly disagree 18.0
4) Completely disagree 42.8
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 13.8
2) Mostly agree 23.8
3) Mostly disagree 14.6
4) Completely disagree 45.8
8) Don't know 1.8
9) Refused 0.2
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 43.7
2) Mostly agree 22.3
3) Mostly disagree 8.8
4) Completely disagree 20.9
8) Don't know 3.5
9) Refused 0.9
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 22.5
2) Mostly agree 12.7
3) Mostly disagree 23.8
4) Completely disagree 40.9
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 31.2
2) Mostly agree 20.0
3) Mostly disagree 19.7
4) Completely disagree 28.9
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 42.5
2) Mostly agree 21.1
3) Mostly disagree 13.7
4) Completely disagree 21.7
8) Don't know 0.9
9) Refused 0.1
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMEN1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 48.4
2) Mostly agree 17.7
3) Mostly disagree 18.3
4) Completely disagree 15.2
8) Don't know 0.5
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 54.8
2) Mostly agree 23.4
3) Mostly disagree 12.1
4) Completely disagree 6.2
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused 0.1
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WOMEN5 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 16.8
2) Mostly agree 18.4
3) Mostly disagree 16.8
4) Completely disagree 29.3
8) Don't know 17.6
9) Refused 1.1
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1978
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree47330.9
2) Disagree100965.9
8) Not sure483.1
9) No answer20.1
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1978
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree64342.0
2) Disagree82553.9
8) Not sure624.0
9) No answer20.1
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRWOMEN from ABC News Church in Crisis Poll, 2002
Currently, women cannot become priests in the Roman Catholic Church. Do you favor or oppose that policy?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor29728.0
2) Oppose67864.0
8) DK/No opinion858.0
Missing23
Total1060100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1086
Variables: 75
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GENDR4 from Faith and Family in America, 2005
Now I am going to read to you a list of statements. For each of the following, please tell me if you agree or disagree with the statement. If you neither agree nor disagree with the statement, please say so. - A job is all right, but what most women really want is a home and children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23420.7
2) Somewhat agree24221.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree978.6
4) Somewhat disagree27924.7
5) Strongly disagree20217.9
6) Don't know/refused776.8
Total1131100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1131
Variables: 112
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ALLOWED from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
Women should be allowed to be [head pastors/priests (if Catholic)]. Do you strongly agree, moderately agree, slightly agree, slightly disagree, moderately disagree, or strongly disagree?
 TOTAL%
0) Refused110.6
1) Strongly agree67737.2
2) Moderately agree42323.2
3) Slightly agree1055.8
4) Slightly disagree673.7
5) Moderately disagree1357.4
6) Strongly disagree39021.4
99) Don't know110.6
Missing770
Total1820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEMIN from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1996
[BY RANDOM ASSIGNMENT, THE OTHER HALF OF RESPONDENTS WERE ASKED THIS QUESTION] Do you think American women have become less "feminine" than they used to be?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11252.6
2) No9745.5
3) Don't know/No answer41.9
Missing209
Total213100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 422
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GOODFEM from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1996
[ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE AMERICAN WOMEN HAVE BECOME LESS FEMININE] Is it a good thing, or a bad thing that American women have become less feminine?
 TOTAL%
1) Good thing3026.8
2) Bad thing5145.5
3) Mixed2421.4
4) Don't know76.3
Missing310
Total112100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 422
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRADWMN from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Women should return to their traditional roles in society.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.9
2) Mostly agree 12.1
3) Mostly disagree 24.0
4) Completely disagree 51.1
9) Don't know/Refused 4.8
Missing982
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 2007
Variables: 204
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRSTWMN from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
There is a growing shortage of parish priests in the United States, forcing the closing of parishes. A number of suggestions have been offered to deal with the problem. For each suggestion, please say whether you support or oppose these suggestions. -- Expand the priesthood to women.
 TOTAL%
1) Support101762.7
2) Oppose56434.7
3) Don't know/Refused432.6
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNBSHP from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Bishop
 TOTAL%
1) Support94458.2
2) Oppose62338.4
3) Don't know/Refused563.5
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNDEACN from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Deacon
 TOTAL%
1) Support129679.9
2) Oppose29318.0
3) Don't know/Refused342.1
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNEUCHR from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Minister of the Eucharist
 TOTAL%
1) Support128879.4
2) Oppose24815.3
3) Don't know/Refused875.4
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNLECHT from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Lector
 TOTAL%
1) Support138185.1
2) Oppose1428.7
3) Don't know/Refused1016.2
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNORDND from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
We are asking about church issues, in your case, Catholic church issues. For each, please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. -- It would be a good thing if women were allowed to be ordained as priests.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree60537.3
2) Somewhat Agree48930.2
3) Somewhat Disagree1599.8
4) Strongly Disagree31819.6
5) Don't know/Refused513.2
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNPRST from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Priest
 TOTAL%
1) Support102763.3
2) Oppose53933.2
3) Don't know/Refused573.5
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMNSERVR from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
Do you support or oppose women in the following roles in the church? -- Altar server
 TOTAL%
1) Support141387.0
2) Oppose16210.0
3) Don't know/Refused483.0
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INF_WWRK from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue -- Society has been improved because women are now represented in the work place OR Society made a mistake in encouraging so many women with families to work
 TOTAL%
10) A personal experience 44.4
11) The views of your friends and family 7.8
12) What you have seen or read in the media 7.2
13) Your religious beliefs 4.5
14) Your education 23.2
15) Something else 11.2
16) Don't know/Refused 1.7
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1994
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree26813.6
2) Disagree163282.5
8) Not sure713.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing1015
Total1977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1994
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree38919.7
2) Disagree147174.4
8) Not sure1105.6
9) No answer70.4
Missing1015
Total1977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HOMEKID from General Social Survey, 1994
A job is alright, but what most women really want is a home and children- do you agree or disagree?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1017.0
2) Agree35924.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree32722.6
4) Disagree42829.6
5) Strongly disagree17912.4
8) Can't choose382.6
9) No answer151.0
Missing1545
Total1447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKBABY from General Social Survey, 1994
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all when there is a child under school age?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time1419.7
2) Work part-time43630.1
3) Stay home69648.1
8) Can't choose1409.7
9) No answer342.3
Missing1545
Total1447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKGROWN from General Social Survey, 1994
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after the children leave home
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time98668.1
2) Work part-time20314.0
3) Stay home302.1
8) Can't choose20013.8
9) No answer281.9
Missing1545
Total1447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKNOKID from General Social Survey, 1994
Do you think that women should work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after marrying and before there are children?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time106773.7
2) Work part-time16811.6
3) Stay home342.3
8) Can't choose15410.6
9) No answer241.7
Missing1545
Total1447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WRKSCH from General Social Survey, 1994
Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after the youngest child starts school?
 TOTAL%
1) Work full-time48233.3
2) Work part-time68647.4
3) Stay home1077.4
8) Can't choose1419.7
9) No answer312.1
Missing1545
Total1447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GDRTLN80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree28213.9
2) Agree91945.2
3) Disagree63231.1
4) Strongly Disagree1427.0
8) Don't Know582.9
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HEARN80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree22311.0
2) Agree56227.6
3) Disagree99548.9
4) Strongly Disagree1999.8
8) Don't Know532.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HRSPNS80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) Even though a wife works outside the home, the husband should be the main breadwinner and the wife should have the responsibility for the home and children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree1517.4
2) Agree78638.7
3) Disagree89944.2
4) Strongly Disagree1527.5
8) Don't Know442.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SHRCHR80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree72135.5
2) Agree111554.8
3) Disagree1597.8
4) Strongly Disagree211.0
8) Don't Know170.8
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WFWKJ80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
I'm going to mention a list of reasons why some women don t work. For each reason would you tell me how important it is as a reason why (you aren't/your wife isn't) working? To take care of husband
 TOTAL%
1) Very important24712.1
2) Pretty important25712.6
3) Not very important32916.2
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't Know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WFWKN80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
I'm going to mention a list of reasons why some women don t work. For each reason would you tell me how important it is as a reason why (you aren't/your wife isn't) working? To have or take care of children
 TOTAL%
1) Very important52926.0
2) Pretty important894.4
3) Not very important21210.4
7) Inapplicable120259.1
8) Don't Know10.0
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WIFTSK80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree57028.0
2) Agree90144.3
3) Disagree42020.7
4) Strongly Disagree1276.2
8) Don't Know120.6
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WNTWK80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement (READ RESPONSE AS REQUIRED.) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought to have a job.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree1045.1
2) Agree68833.8
3) Disagree98448.4
4) Strongly Disagree1648.1
8) Don't Know894.4
9) Refused40.2
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BOSS from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
On the job, men should not refuse to work under women. How do you feel about that statement—do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree467843.1
2) Agree496845.8
3) Disagree8187.5
4) Strongly disagree3503.2
8) Refused60.1
9) Don't know270.2
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MENSHR from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Men should share the work around the house with women such as doing dishes, cleaning, and so forth.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree657360.6
2) Agree396636.6
3) Disagree2212.0
4) Strongly disagree690.6
8) Refused50.0
9) Don't know130.1
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SAMEMON from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Men and women should be paid the same money if they do the same work.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree664861.3
2) Agree406737.5
3) Disagree870.8
4) Strongly disagree330.3
8) Refused40.0
9) Don't know80.1
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
STAYHOME from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2922.7
2) Agree193817.9
3) Disagree619257.1
4) Strongly disagree218320.1
8) Refused100.1
9) Don't know2322.1
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WOMNPRES from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Women should be considered as seriously as men for jobs as executives or politicians or even President.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree582453.7
2) Agree460442.4
3) Disagree3343.1
4) Strongly disagree550.5
8) Refused50.0
9) Don't know250.2
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NOWMNORD from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
Now I will read three statements about the priesthood. After each, please tell me if you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly? -- Since the original leaders of the Church were men, women should not be ordained to the priesthood.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree Strongly35019.1
2) Agree Somewhat22612.3
3) Disagree Somewhat40422.0
4) Disagree Strongly81944.6
5) Don't know/Refused382.1
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WMPASTOR from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
[ASKED OF GROUP 1] Do you think that women should be allowed to hold the position of head pastor, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes123959.5
2) No70033.6
3) DK1175.6
4) Refused261.2
Missing508
Total2082100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2590
Variables: 168
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
YMENFREE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I think men should have more freedom than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree308838.0
2) Disagree285735.2
3) Not sure142917.6
4) Agree4435.5
5) Strongly agree3083.8
Missing40
Total8125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
YWMNRTS from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I think women should have all the same rights as men.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree4715.8
2) Disagree82110.1
3) Not sure166320.5
4) Agree247330.5
5) Strongly agree267433.0
Missing63
Total8102100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEHOME from General Social Survey, 1993
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree15414.3
2) Disagree88882.2
8) Not sure343.1
9) No answer40.4
Missing526
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEPOL from General Social Survey, 1993
Tell me if you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree21720.1
2) Disagree80374.4
8) Not sure585.4
9) No answer20.2
Missing526
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGREE2J from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2 '2']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : Women should return to their traditional roles in society
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 10.0
2) Mostly agree 14.0
3) Mostly disagree 22.4
4) Completely disagree 49.5
9) Don't know/Refused 4.0
Missing1284
Total1244100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2528
Variables: 190
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMENORD from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each of these statements: If unsure, all things considered, do you tend to agree or disagree? -- I support the ordination of women; that is, I think women should be allowed to be ministers.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree206880.9
2) Disagree48719.1
Missing65
Total2555100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
What is you attitude toward the women's liberation movement, are you:
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely favorable238.2
2) Mostly favorable9533.8
3) Not sure7426.3
4) Mostly unfavorable5820.6
5) Entirely unfavorable3111.0
Total281100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 281
Variables: 104
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
AGREE5 from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Do you agree with this statement -- Let your women keep silence in the churches, for it is not permitted unto them to speak?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34113.3
2) No221786.7
Missing317
Total2558100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
INFLNC10 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
Some possible influences on religious life are listed below. Indicate the degree to which you feel each of these issues or events would favorably influence the future of religious life. -- The ordination of women
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all266543.5
2) A little91114.9
3) Moderately97615.9
4) Quite a bit94915.5
5) Extremely62110.1
Missing237
Total6122100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
AGRWMSIL from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Please read each of the following statements and do TWO things: FIRST, decide whether the statement is from the Bible or not; and SECOND, indicate whether or not you agree with the statement. (Please do this even if you think the statement is not from the Bible.) 'Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak.' Do you agree?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33.0
2) No9697.0
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 99
Variables: 37
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
FEQLOPP from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
Even if they have families, women should be given opportunities equal to men to work and have careers outside the home.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree2094.9
2) Disagree80618.9
3) Not sure55713.0
4) Agree209549.0
5) Strongly agree60614.2
Missing3841
Total4273100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
FMENFREE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I think men should have more freedom than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree87620.5
2) Disagree270063.0
3) Not sure3277.6
4) Agree3297.7
5) Strongly agree511.2
Missing3831
Total4283100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
FSAMERTS from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I think women should have all the same rights as men.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree962.2
2) Disagree60614.1
3) Not sure48011.2
4) Agree227553.1
5) Strongly agree83119.4
Missing3826
Total4288100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
WOMEN from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
Please tell me whether you are generally for or against the efforts to strengthen women's rights in society.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly for7123.7
2) For17859.3
3) Against3612.0
4) Strongly against10.3
8) Uncertain124.0
9) No answer20.7
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MEQLOPP from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
Even if they have families, women should be given opportunities equal to men to work and have careers outside the home.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1893.2
2) Disagree71011.9
3) Not sure76312.8
4) Agree293349.0
5) Strongly agree138623.2
Missing2136
Total5981100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MMENFREE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I think men should have more freedom than women.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree279946.9
2) Disagree279846.8
3) Not sure2093.5
4) Agree1322.2
5) Strongly agree350.6
Missing2144
Total5973100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MSAMERTS from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I think women should have all the same rights as men.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1763.0
2) Disagree106617.9
3) Not sure89715.0
4) Agree247341.5
5) Strongly agree135122.7
Missing2154
Total5963100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PANTS from Middletown Area Study, 1998
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH: My congregation thinks it is wrong for women to wear pants to church on Sunday.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4812.7
2) No30379.9
3) Are you not sure287.4
Missing148
Total379100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 527
Variables: 99
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOLEAD from Middletown Area Study, 1998
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH: My congregation would allow women to be religious leaders, such as by letting them preach?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23361.6
2) No9224.3
3) Are you not sure5314.0
Missing149
Total378100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 527
Variables: 99
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DSRVWOMN from Middletown Area Study, 2000
Some people say that over the last few years women have gotten more than they deserve in this world. Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree12520.3
2) Disagree35457.5
3) Neutral about this statement10016.2
4) Agree243.9
5) Strongly agree with this statement61.0
8) Don't Know71.1
Missing5
Total616100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 621
Variables: 79
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ROLESHAR from Middletown Area Study, 2000
In general, men and women should share equally in the role of being the breadwinner for the family. Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree213.4
2) Disagree12820.7
3) Neutral about this statement11218.1
4) Agree26943.5
5) Strongly agree with this statement7912.8
8) Don't Know91.5
Missing3
Total618100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 621
Variables: 79
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EQROLES from Middletown Area Study, 1990
How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? 'American society should change so that women have just as much power as men in making business and governmental decisions.'
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11728.1
2) Agree18444.2
3) Are you neutral4811.5
4) Disagree5212.5
5) Strongly disagree112.6
6) Don't know41.0
Missing1
Total416100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC22A from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Please read each of the following statements and do TWO things: FIRST, decide whether the statement is from the Bible or not; and SECOND, indicate whether or not you agree with the statement. (Please do this even if you think the statement is not from the Bible.) - "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak." Do you agree?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78.1
2) No7991.9
Total86100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 86
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
SEXROLES from Middletown Area Study, 1985
Do you agree or disagree that women should take care of running the homes and leave running the country up to men?
 TOTAL%
1) Disagree28474.9
2) Agree8723.0
3) Don't know82.1
Total379100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 379
Variables: 93
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SEXROLES from Middletown Area Study, 1987
Now I am going to read several opinion statements on a variety of issues and for each of those statements, I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country to men.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6717.1
2) Disagree16742.7
3) Uncertain297.4
4) Agree9825.1
5) Strongly agree307.7
Missing9
Total391100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 400
Variables: 107
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
LESSJOBS from Middletown Area Study, 1988
'In general, our schools today are pushing too many women to pursue traditional women's jobs such as nursing and clerical work.'
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree112.8
2) Agree8421.1
3) Neutral184.5
4) Disagree22857.3
5) Strongly disagree184.5
6) Don't know399.8
Missing3
Total398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 401
Variables: 90
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WOMEN from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1985
FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC ISSUE, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU ARE STRONGLY FOR IT, FOR IT, AGAINST IT, OR STRONGLY AGAINST IT. What do you think about the efforts to strengthen women's rights in society?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly for it8929.7
2) For it16254.0
3) Against it279.0
4) Strongly against it103.3
8) Don't know93.0
9) No answer31.0
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 300
Variables: 71
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC22A from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Please read each of the following statements and do TWO things: FIRST, decide whether the statement is from the Bible or not; and SECOND, indicate whether or not you agree with the statement. (Please do this even if you think the statement is not from the Bible.) - "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak." Do you agree?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11.0
2) No9799.0
Total98100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 98
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other

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