Entry:

Nance, Carriella H., and Ruby, C.L., "On Gender Role Violations and Judgments Made About Euthanasia: A Research Note," Journal of Social Issues, 52 (1996), 105-117.


Abstract:

Attitudes concerning the justification of life-ending acts and the culpability of those involved in general do not vary by gender, but are more influenced by whether the act is the result of direct interference (less justified) or passive omission (less culpable).

GSS Years:

972-1989

Other Data Sets:

Nance and Ruby 1996

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
LETDIE1

ALLOW INCURABLE PATIENTS TO DIE

FEHELP

WIFE SHOULD HELP HUSBANDS CAREER FIRST

FECHLD

MOTHER WORKING DOESNT HURT CHILDREN

FEPRESCH

PRESCHOOL KIDS SUFFER IF MOTHER WORKS

FEFAM

"BETTER FOR MAN TO WORK

SEX

RESPONDENTS SEX