Is there a relationship between education and support for women in the paid labor force? Is the
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Is there a relationship between education and support for women in the paid labor force? Is the relationship between the variables different for different nations? The World Values Survey has been administered to random samples drawn from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Respondents were asked if they agree or disagree that both husbands and wives should contribute to the family income. Compute column percentages and gamma for each table. Is there a relationship? Describe the strength and direction of the relationship. Which educational level is most supportive of women being in the paid labor force? How does the relationship change from nation to nation?
a. Canada Husbands and Wives Should Contribute to Income Education Low Moderate High Totals Agree 352 682 365 1,399 Disagree 98 204 154 456 Totals 450 886 519 1,855
b. United States Husbands and Wives Should Contribute to Income Education Low Moderate High Totals Agree 177 239 380 796 Disagree 54 107 203 364 Totals 231 346 583 1,160
c. Mexico Husbands and Wives Should Contribute to Income Education Low Moderate High Totals Agree 718 471 140 1,329 Disagree 105 48 14 167 Totals 823 519 154 1,496
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