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The statements listed below describe roles and responsibilities of men and women in regards to family. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions. Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

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Husbands and wives should have equal roles in decisions about the education and care of their children.

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If one parent is to care for a child, the child develops better if it is the mother rather than the father.

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Husbands and wives should share equally in house work such as cooking, washing dishes, and housecleaning.

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The responsibility of taking care of infants should be equally divided between parents, regardless of gender.

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A husband should have primary responsibility for contributing to family income by working.

The statements listed below describe attitudes towards men and women in regards to career and leadership abilities. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions. Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

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Women are just as qualified as men to serve in leadership roles in government or business.

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On average, men face fewer barriers than women in succeeding in government or business.

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Discrimination on the basis of sex has largely disappeared in politics and government.

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It is acceptable for a woman to have a career, but marriage and family should come first.

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Women should be allowed to have maternity leave without fear of losing their job while they are away.

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Men should be allowed to have paternity leave without fear of losing their job while they are away.

The statements listed below describe attitudes towards men and women in regards to relationships and social situations. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions. Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

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A man's got to show the woman who's boss right from the start or he'll end up henpecked.

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In relationships between men and women, disloyalty should be censured more for women than for men.

The statements listed below describe attitudes towards men and women in regards to sexuality. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions. Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

The statements listed below are stereotypes for men and women. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions. Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

Below are words or sentences that can be used to describe men or women. Determine if each word or sentence can be considered a feminine or masculine trait. If you think the word can be considered both, please answer "both".

Affectionate

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Gullible

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Self-reliant

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Warm

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Sensitive to other needs

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Act as a leader

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Cheerful

Feminine

Masculine

Both

Ambitious

Feminine

Masculine

Both