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Perceptions of the Woman Who Breastfeeds: The Role of Erotophobia, Sexism, and Attitudinal Variables.

Authors :
Forbes, Gordon B.
Adms-Curtis, Leah E.
Hamm, Nicole R.
White, Kay B.
Source :
Sex Roles; Oct2003, Vol. 49 Issue 7-8, p379-388, 10p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Presents a study that examined gender differences in the perceptions of breastfeeding women and the erotophobia-erotophilia dimension, trait guilt, moral beliefs, hostility toward men and sexism among college students in the U.S. Background on two forms of sexism; Application of the Hostile Sexism and Benevolent Sexism Scales in the study; Factors related to perceptions of breastfeeding women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03600025
Volume :
49
Issue :
7-8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sex Roles
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10942759
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025116305434