PRECONCEPTIONS AND THE BLACK MALE-FEMALE RELATIONSHIP.
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Title
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PRECONCEPTIONS AND THE BLACK MALE-FEMALE RELATIONSHIP.
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Identifier
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AAI8409397
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identifier
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8409397
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Creator
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HILL, JANNIFER EILEEN.
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Contributor
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Anderson J. Franklin
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Date
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1983
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Social
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Abstract
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This study explores the effects of race and gender on preconceptions of masculinity and femininity, career selection, educational achievement, sexuality, and physical attraction. In Experiment 1, the impact of blacks' and whites' preconceptions was rated using measures of masculinity and femininity with respect to variations in career choice, achievement, and family orientation. Also comparative data by racial group were collected on dating, relationship, and sexual histories. In Experiment 2, black male and female subjects rated an opposite-sex photograph to determine the effect of skin color and salience of black facial features on perceptions of masculinity and femininity. Blacks and whites, regardless of sex, have similar sex-typed preconceptions about opposite-sex members based on their career choice, achievement, and family orientation. Black and white males differ in their preconceptions about black and white females' gender traits. Black and white females significantly differ in their preconceptions of black and white males' career status and perceptions of faithfulness in relationships. Significant differences exist between black and white males' age at first sexual intercourse. No significant differences existed between black and white females' sexual histories. Black women's perceptions of masculinity and attractiveness are significantly influenced by variations in skin color and salience of black facial features. Black males' perceptions of femininity and physical attraction tended to be influenced by variations in skin color and salience of black facial features.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Psychology
