GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, 
please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. For example, here is the statement:
A. A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a 
relationship with her children as a mother who does not work.

Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, 
please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. For example, here is the statement:
B. It is more important for a wife to help her husband's career than 
to have one herself.

Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, 
please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. For example, here is the statement:
C. A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works.

Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, 
please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. For example, here is the statement:
D. It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever 
outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family.

Have you heard or read about the Equal Rights Amendment?

Have you heard or read about the Equal Rights Amendment? 
A. Do you understand what the Equal Rights Amendment means?

Have you heard or read about the Equal Rights Amendment? 
B. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or 
strongly oppose this amendment?

Have you heard or read about the Equal Rights Amendment? 
C. The Equal Rights Amendment will amend the United States 
Constitution to provide equal rights for men and women. Do you 
strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose 
this amendment?

Why do you (favor/oppose) the Equal Rights Amendment? 
PROBE EACH RESPONSE FOR CLARITY AND PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL REASONS. 
IF œNO OPINION TO   ERAREAD PROBE:  Why is that - why do you have 
no opinion on the Equal Rights Amendment? 
A. First Reason

Why do you (favor/oppose) the Equal Rights Amendment? 
PROBE EACH RESPONSE FOR CLARITY AND PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL REASONS. 
IF œNO OPINION TO   ERAREAD PROBE:  Why is that - why do you have 
no opinion on the Equal Rights Amendment? 
B. Second Reason

Why do you (favor/oppose) the Equal Rights Amendment? 
PROBE EACH RESPONSE FOR CLARITY AND PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL REASONS. 
IF œNO OPINION TO   ERAREAD PROBE:  Why is that - why do you have 
no opinion on the Equal Rights Amendment? 
C. Third Reason

How important is the Equal Rights Amendment issue to you--would you 
say it is one of the most important, important, not very important, 
or not important at all?

How much information do you have about the Equal Rights Amendment? Do 
you have all the information you need, most of the information, some 
information, or very little information?

How firm are you about (your opinion on/the way you feel about) the 
Equal Rights Amendment--would you say you are very likely to change 
(your opinion), somewhat likely to change, somewhat unlikely to 
change or very unlikely to change your opinion?

If the husband in a family wants children, but the wife decides that 
she does not want any children, is it all right for the wife to 
refuse to have children?

If there is a limited number of jobs, do you approve or disapprove of 
a married woman holding a job in business or industry when her 
husband is able to support her?