Is Political Activism Still a "Masculine" Endeavor? Gender Comparisons among High School Political Activists.

Romer, Nancy

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Publication Date: 1990

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Is Political Activism Still a "Masculine" Endeavor? Gender Comparisons among High School Political Activists.

Romer, Nancy

Psychology of Women Quarterly, v14 n2 p229-43 Jun 1990

Analyzes differences among high school political activists with conservative, liberal, and left perspectives. Discusses gender differences in the Bem Sex Role Inventory and other politically associated behaviors. No gender differences were found on extent of political activity. Females more often presented future family life as a limitation on their political futures. (JS)

Descriptors: Activism, Females, Feminism, High School Students, Males, Political Attitudes, Political Issues, Questionnaires, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Social Action, Social Attitudes, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Bem Sex Role Inventory

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