The Sexual Division of Labor: Evidence from Childhood.

White, Lynn K; Brinkeroff, David B.

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ERIC Number: EJ253119

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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The Sexual Division of Labor: Evidence from Childhood.

White, Lynn K; Brinkeroff, David B.

Social Forces, v60 n1 p170-81 Sep 1981

Reports on the childhood antecedents of the sexual division of labor, analyzing the family chores and paid employment of boys and girls, ages 2 to 17. Data show family background characteristics and structure have little impact compared to sex and age as determinants of sex typing. (Author/APM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Analysis of Variance, Child Development, Child Labor, Children, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Family Structure, Females, Males, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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