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  Women and Political Participation - (1991)


Year: 1991
Module: Trade union involvement
Variable: Q57B


Question:
If response to Q57A is 'Yes' ...
For what reasons did you not join a trade union?
CODE ALL THAT APPLY

The following table shows the percentage of men and women identifying each reason.


Results for men and women
%
 
Male
Female
I object to unions on principle
7
5
Union subscription is/was too high
2
3
I couldn't see any practical reasons for joining (eg better pay, promotion prospects or job security)
40
25
Part-time workers weren't recruited by the union
2
8
The union was too involved in political issues
2
2
Because of a fear of victimisation from my employer
0
1
The union or association did little to improve the position of women
2
3
Family reasons (eg time commitments, spouse didn't want me to join)
2
2
The union is organised by and for men
0
1


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