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If there is a limited number of jobs, do you approve or disapprove of a married woman holding a job in business or industry when her husband is able to support her?
Married women working when jobs are limited · Asked in 1 wave, 1977 · 1,530 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Approve | Disapprove | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 37% | 63% | 1530 | ±3 | |
| Protestant | 37% | 63% | 1004 | ±3 | |
| Catholic | 31% | 69% | 373 | ±6 | |
| Jewish † | 53% | 47% | 35 | ±17 | |
| Other faith † | Too few respondents | – | – | 18 | ±27 |
| None | 59% | 41% | 93 | ±12 |
General Social Survey 1977 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1977 | 1977-02-09 to 1977-04-24 | face to face | 1,530 | 1,530 |