Differences by Sex in Support for Nuclear Power

摘要: One of the most consistent findings reported in public opinion literature is that uvomen are more opposed to nuclear power than men. This research uses data from two widely cited Harris surveys on which were conducted 1975 and 1976 test a number hypotheses based competing explanations for sex difference. The results support position it greater concern about safety explains uvomen's lesser power. Compared with men, women found believe plants less safe evaluate problems as serious, particularly those involving danger health human life. These differences account difference both general respondents' local communities. Public dealing energy have consistently noted pronounced differences. Women supportive, uncertain men concerning further development technology. Melber et al., who compiled over 100 local, state, national issue, "more clear-cut associated any other demographic classifications" (74). In 27 they examined U.S. probability samples, mean levels 65 percent 46 women, opposition 21 28 unsure