Year: 1991
Module: Women in politics
Variable: Q19A
Question: Of the characteristics on this list that a politician might
possess, which ones would you consider to be characteristics of a male
politican rather than a female politician?
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The following table shows the percentage of men and women identifying
each characteristic.
Results for men and women
|
%
|
|
Male
|
Female
|
Honest |
14
|
13
|
Principled |
12
|
11
|
Ambitious |
43
|
51
|
Ability
to compromise |
14
|
12
|
Corrupt |
24
|
21
|
Approachable |
17
|
14
|
Practical |
14
|
10
|
Caring |
4
|
6
|
Ability
to lead |
45
|
49
|
Strong
religious faith |
3
|
4
|
Ruthless |
31
|
43
|
Hard
working |
31
|
31
|
Values
the family |
4
|
6
|
Respect
for the environment |
10
|
10
|
Self-discipline |
12
|
13
|
Confidence |
44
|
41
|
No
reply |
7
|
3
|
|