Questionnaire responses from the 1970 national norms based on 99,015 male and 81,699 female entering college freshmen from 275 institutions were analyzed. Males’ responses show them as more aggressive and militaristic, and as having a traditional view of the role of women. The females tend to be more passive, interested in solving social problems, and liberated in their attitudes toward women.
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