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Stone, Ellen A.; Brown, Christia Spears; Jewell, Jennifer A. – Child Development, 2015
Two studies (conducted in 2013) examined whether elementary-aged children endorse a within-gender stereotype about sexualized girls. In Study 1, children (N = 208) ages 6-11 rated sexualized girls as more popular but less intelligent, athletic, and nice compared to nonsexualized girls. These distinctions were stronger for girls and older children,…
Descriptors: Sex Stereotypes, Gender Issues, Elementary School Students, Females
Egan, Rita – 2000
This paper reports on attitudes toward welfare and poverty among male and female students at a university in rural eastern Kentucky. The area has high poverty rates and low educational and employment levels, particularly among women. A 60-statement survey covering a wide range of social issues was completed by 390 undergraduates. About two-thirds…
Descriptors: College Students, Education Majors, Females, Higher Education