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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Work History - Married Women with Children
rwrknokddid r work aftr marrge but before kids
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Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all... A. After marrying and before you had children?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.3 | 1,623 | 1 | yes, full-time | |
| 7.8 | 161 | 2 | yes,part-time | |
| 13.9 | 288 | 3 | no | |
| 154 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,237 | .i | iap | ||
| 383 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
rwrkbabydid r work when kid was preschooler
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Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all... B. And what about when a child was under school age?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.5 | 1,138 | 1 | yes, full-time | |
| 15.5 | 324 | 2 | yes,part-time | |
| 30.0 | 627 | 3 | no | |
| 119 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,237 | .i | iap | ||
| 401 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
rwrkschdid r work after youngest in school
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Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all... C. After the youngest child started school?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.0 | 1,203 | 1 | yes, full-time | |
| 17.4 | 318 | 2 | yes,part-time | |
| 16.6 | 303 | 3 | no | |
| 374 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,237 | .i | iap | ||
| 411 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
rwrkgrwndid r work after kids left home
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Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all... D. And how about after the children left home?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.5 | 945 | 1 | yes, full-time | |
| 12.4 | 155 | 2 | yes,part-time | |
| 12.1 | 152 | 3 | no | |
| 906 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,237 | .i | iap | ||
| 451 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Work and the Family
earnsmorhubby or wife earns more $
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Who earns more money?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.5 | 421 | 1 | husband, much more | |
| 19.4 | 147 | 2 | husband, bit more | |
| 12.1 | 92 | 3 | same for both | |
| 8.6 | 65 | 4 | wife, bit more | |
| 4.4 | 33 | 5 | wife, much more | |
| 68,057 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
fewrksupdo most women work to support family
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Do you agree or disagree . . . Most women have to work these days to support their families.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.3 | 403 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 56.2 | 800 | 2 | agree | |
| 8.6 | 122 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 5.4 | 77 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.5 | 21 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 9 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,399 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
hubbywk1men should earn money women keep house
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And, do you agree or disagree . . . A. A man''s job is to earn money; a woman''s job is to look after the home and family.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 280 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 15.1 | 753 | 2 | agree | |
| 20.6 | 1,025 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 28.9 | 1,438 | 4 | disagree | |
| 29.9 | 1,488 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 57 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,305 | .i | iap | ||
| 37 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mrmomgender role reversal hurts family
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And, do you agree or disagree . . . B. It is not good if the man stays at home and cares for the children and the woman goes out to work.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 99 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 16.4 | 231 | 2 | agree | |
| 20.7 | 291 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 39.9 | 560 | 4 | disagree | |
| 15.9 | 224 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 16 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,399 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
meovrwrkmen hurt family when focus on work too much
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And, do you agree or disagree . . . C. Family life often suffers because men concentrate too much on their work.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 2,436 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 43.6 | 10,813 | 2 | agree | |
| 19.4 | 4,797 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 23.4 | 5,806 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.7 | 927 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 207 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 50,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 58 | .n | no answer | ||
| 5 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Family Issues
singlparsingle parents can raise kids as well as two
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Do you agree or disagree . . . A. One parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.4 | 438 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 30.8 | 1,183 | 2 | agree | |
| 12.1 | 466 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 33.9 | 1,303 | 4 | disagree | |
| 11.8 | 453 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 48 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,926 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cohabokliving together as an acceptable option
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Do you agree or disagree . . . B. It is alright for a couple to live together without intending to get married.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | 930 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 35.5 | 2,196 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.9 | 1,043 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 18.9 | 1,168 | 4 | disagree | |
| 13.6 | 842 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 119 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,023 | .i | iap | ||
| 62 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cohabfstpeople should live together before marriage
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Do you agree or disagree . . . C. It's a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | 569 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 24.9 | 941 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.5 | 888 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 21.4 | 809 | 4 | disagree | |
| 15.1 | 571 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 73 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,944 | .i | iap | ||
| 51 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
divbestdivorce as best solution to marital problems
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Do you agree or disagree Divorce is usually the best solution when a couple can''t seem to work out their marriage problems.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 373 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 38.0 | 1,447 | 2 | agree | |
| 18.2 | 692 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 25.5 | 972 | 4 | disagree | |
| 8.5 | 322 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 83 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,926 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
divifkd1should feuding parents stay together for kids
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Do you agree or disagree A. When there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don''t get along.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 36 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 12.8 | 173 | 2 | agree | |
| 17.1 | 231 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 49.0 | 662 | 4 | disagree | |
| 18.4 | 248 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 47 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,399 | .i | iap | ||
| 50 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
divnokd1childless couples stay married even with problems
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Do you agree or disagree B. Even when there are no children, a married couple should stay together even if they don''t get along.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 24 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 6.0 | 82 | 2 | agree | |
| 10.1 | 137 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 52.8 | 718 | 4 | disagree | |
| 29.3 | 399 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 38 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,399 | .i | iap | ||
| 49 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
livnoweddid r live with partner before marriage
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Did you ever live with a partner you didn't marry?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.4 | 215 | 1 | yes, with a previous partner | |
| 4.0 | 53 | 2 | yes, with my present partner | |
| 3.1 | 41 | 3 | yes, with previous and present partner | |
| 76.4 | 1,001 | 4 | no, never | |
| 67,399 | .i | iap | ||
| 137 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mapaidshould working women have paid maternity leave
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Do you agree or disagree . . . A. Working women should receive paid maternity leave when they have a baby.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.3 | 955 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 41.8 | 1,044 | 2 | agree | |
| 9.9 | 246 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 8.3 | 206 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.8 | 45 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 41 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,228 | .i | iap | ||
| 81 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
chldcareshould families get benefits if both parents work
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Do you agree or disagree . . . B. Families should receive financial benefits for child care when both parents work.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.7 | 537 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 29.1 | 719 | 2 | agree | |
| 18.9 | 467 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 24.5 | 605 | 4 | disagree | |
| 5.9 | 145 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 64 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,228 | .i | iap | ||
| 81 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |