Attitude of adolescent boys towards females: An Urban-Rural comparison from Sangli District (MH) of India.
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction:Cultivation of positive gender attitude in the adolescents, is required for development of gender tolerantsociety. The current research was planned to study the attitude of young adolescent boys towards females and comparethe urban-rural differences in the attitude. Methods: Study type: Cross sectional study. Study subjects: Studentsstudying in the schools from Sangli district (Maharashtra state), India. Sample size: Sample collected was416.Sampling Technique: Cluster Random Sampling- One stage.Duration of study:12 months from September 2013to August 2014. Study tool: A pre-designed, self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis: Percentage and Chisquare test used inthe analysis. Results : Number of students included in the final analysis was 416. Negative attitudetowards women, occupation related gender stereotyping and crime against women was observed in 177(42.5%),393(94.5%) and 22(5.3%)students respectively. Positive attitude towards women was associated with urban area,nuclear family andeducated mother.Conclusion : Many male students have unsatisfactory attitude towards women.Proper guidance and education at a very early age is important in development of proper attitude towards women.
Authors and Affiliations
rabhu Priya Mohan, Waghachavare V. B, Dhumale G. B, Choudhury A. S
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