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Title: Mothers Are the Most Responsible in Transferring of Sexist Attitudes
Post by: Felix on November 05, 2011, 02:12:24 AM
Post by: Felix on November 05, 2011, 02:12:24 AM
Mothers Are the Most Responsible in Transferring of Sexist Attitudes, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily (Sep. 29, 2011)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929074028.htm (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929074028.htm)
A study at the University of the Basque Country reveals a link between the sexist attitudes of mothers and that of her sons and daughters. Published this month in the magazine Psicothema, the results also link gender and the family's socio-economic and cultural level to sexism.
"The newest aspect of this study is to prove that there is indeed an intergenerational connection in sexism," states Maite Garaigordobil, co-author, along with Jones Aliri, of a study into the transference of gender prejudices in the family. Both co-authors are researchers at the University of the Basque Country, Spain.
ScienceDaily (Sep. 29, 2011)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929074028.htm (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929074028.htm)
A study at the University of the Basque Country reveals a link between the sexist attitudes of mothers and that of her sons and daughters. Published this month in the magazine Psicothema, the results also link gender and the family's socio-economic and cultural level to sexism.
"The newest aspect of this study is to prove that there is indeed an intergenerational connection in sexism," states Maite Garaigordobil, co-author, along with Jones Aliri, of a study into the transference of gender prejudices in the family. Both co-authors are researchers at the University of the Basque Country, Spain.
Title: Re: Mothers Are the Most Responsible in Transferring of Sexist Attitudes
Post by: justmeinoz on November 05, 2011, 03:11:29 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on November 05, 2011, 03:11:29 AM
Given that children spend more time in their formative years with their mothers than their fathers I am not surprised. I would have thought it was fairly obvious. How much did they get paid for this study? I want their job! ;D
Karen
Karen
Title: Re: Mothers Are the Most Responsible in Transferring of Sexist Attitudes
Post by: Butterflyhugs on November 06, 2011, 03:35:43 PM
Post by: Butterflyhugs on November 06, 2011, 03:35:43 PM
While I agree this one seems fairly obvious, having quantifiable data helps us determine what is actually true vs. what we culturally perceive to be true. For example in the U.S., a common stereotype is that women talk way more than men. In reality though, studies show that on average both sexes speak the same amount--about 16,000 words per day :angel: