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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Gender role expectations"”.
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Perceptions Of Female Police Officer Use Of Force: Stereotypes And Gender Role Expectations
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The impact of gender role expectations on South Asian American women: A quantitative study
… internal conflict experienced by women around gender role expectations and how this conflict impacted their well-being, romantic relationships, and attitudes toward sex. Our results indicated a significant negative relationship between gender role conflict and well-being and attitudes toward …
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How Latinas’ views of campus climate and gender role expectations contribute to their persistence at a two-year Hispanic serving institution
… how the perception of campus climate and gender role expectations contributes to Latinas’ persistence at a two-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in the Midwest. Guided by the work of Hurtado and Carter (1997) and social support theory (Sarason & Sarason, 1985), various aspects of the …
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An Exploration of Gender Roles, Attitudes and Expectations in Nigerian Immigrant Families in Ireland
This project explores gender roles expectations and attitudes among first generation Nigerian men and women living in Ireland. Specifically this work examines how the process of migration influences gender roles expectations and attitudes. Through interview data, I investigate how Nigerian born men …
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A content analysis of women's safety websites: rape myths and the internet
… is her responsibility alone, echo traditional gender role expectations, perpetuate dependence on others and security products, and suggest that women’s fear of victimization is normal. A content analysis of thirteen websites regarding women’s safety is the subject of this study. Findings …
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Work and Family Roles: A Qualitative Study of Women and Men in Beginning Career and Family Stages
… by recent social changes which permit expanded roles, yet restricted by the gender-role expectations of former generations. While women are participating more fully in the provider role and men in the caretaker role, primary responsibility for these roles is still dictated by traditional …
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Time-Based Work-Family Conflict: Myth or Reality?
… on the work of Edwards and Rothbard (2000) and role theory, a model was proposed to test the specific variables that define time-based work-family conflict. Hierarchical regression analyses were used to test the proposed hypotheses. Contrary to assumptions about time-based conflict, the results …
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The challenges of female mature students studying at undergraduate level at the University of Malta
… lack of finances and caring responsibilities. Gender role expectations are still somewhat prevalent in today’s society, although we are trying to move to a more equal balance between sexes. Participants recommended more extended child care centre hours, more help and support from home, and a …
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A phenomenological study of the coming out experiences of gay and lesbian Hmong.
… meaning-making, language, coming out, family, gender role expectations, the role of religion, intra/inter cultural experiences, life-changing lessons, and hopes. Implications and recommendations based on the findings are also made.
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Women’s sporting lives: a biographical study of elite amateur tennis players at Wimbledon
… biographies and archival and media sources. Gender and social class emerged as key themes which were explored through the microcosm of women’s tennis shedding new light on a wide range of issues from the influence of family, gender role expectations and life on the amateur tennis circuit. The …
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The Impact of Religious Behaviors, Islamophobia, Gender Roles, Language Proficiency, and Education Levels on Mental Illness Stigma and Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Arab Women in the U.S.
… influenced by religious behaviors, Islamophobia, gender role expectations, education, and English language proficiency. Survey results from 112 participants showed generally low self-stigma and moderate social stigma. Higher English proficiency and education were linked to lower stigma, while …
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Professional Immigrant Women's Experiences of Managing Work and Family Conflicts: The Case of Chinese and Taiwanese Faculty in Research Intensive Universities
… By looking at how immigration, ethnicity, gender, and work processes shape these women's ideology and practices, this study addresses the following questions: How do married Chinese and Taiwanese immigrant women in research-intensive universities handle work and family conflicts? How do …
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The Power of Networks: Social Capital and its Influence in College Student Perceptions of Sexual Harassment of Female Sports Reporters
… This study utilized masculine hegemony and gender role expectations within social capital theory to uncover if negative social capital influenced future sport managers and journalist perceptions of sexual harassment using a sample of n=81 from a large Northeastern university. Results using …
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Female objectification, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviour in a non-clinical sample
… are objectified through social attitudes and gender ideals, highlights the importance of attractiveness in through which women gain social status, acceptance and power. Failure to achieve this ideal has been linked to increased body surveillance, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating …
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Masculine Gender Role Conflict and Psychological Well- Being: A Comparative Study of Heterosexual and Gay Men
Masculine gender role conflict (MGRC) occurs when externally-imposed male gender role expectations have a negative impact on and consequences for men. The purpose of this study was to examine how men in a homogeneous setting (i.e., a college campus) compare on MGRC and psychological well-being, …
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A study of family units formed in female correctional facilities in the state of Texas
… and behavior involved more than just traditional gender role expectations.
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Women academics' careers in Kenya
… impact of culture, family, work tensions, gender role expectations, male-dominated university cultures, and a lack of role models and mentors, which contribute to the slow progress of women academics’ careers in Kenyan universities. Using a qualitative research approach, the researcher used …
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Social Withdrawal and Its Behavioral Correlates Among Chinese Preschoolers
… United States, Canada). Furthermore, potential gender differences may exist regarding the distinct associations between non-social behavior and indices of maladjustment across boys and girls due to differential societal and cultural gender-role expectations. Previous studies suggest that …
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An exploration of women entrepreneurs' competency development process in pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities in the manufacturing sector in Ghana
… female entrepreneurs in manufacturing to address gender discrimination in access to financial resources and disparity in capabilities to manage entrepreneurial ventures. The role of owner competencies is known to be crucial for venture performance. Consequently, academic and state institutions and …
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