Year: 1991
Module: Women in politics
Variable: Q19B
Question: Of the characteristics on this list that a politician might
possess, which ones would you consider to be characteristics of a female
politican rather than a male politician?
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
The following table shows the percentage of men and women identifying
each characteristic.
Results for men and women
|
%
|
|
Male
|
Female
|
Honest |
26
|
30
|
Principled |
15
|
15
|
Ambitious |
20
|
18
|
Ability
to compromise |
17
|
24
|
Corrupt |
4
|
2
|
Approachable |
30
|
39
|
Practical |
19
|
26
|
Caring |
40
|
54
|
Ability
to lead |
13
|
14
|
Strong
religious faith |
56
|
8
|
Ruthless |
8
|
4
|
Hard
working |
29
|
32
|
Values
the family |
50
|
55
|
Respect
for the environment |
21
|
24
|
Self-discipline |
12
|
17
|
Confidence |
17
|
17
|
No
reply |
8
|
5
|
|