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  Political Participation, Interests and Attitudes of Women in Northern Ireland - 1991


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?
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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
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


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