First Advisor

Riddle, Mark

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

8-1-2010

Department

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sociology, Sociology Student Work

Abstract

While the majority of women living in the U.S. agree with feminist inspired goals, few claim a feminist identity. This study explored predictors of feminist identification in a sample of 233 undergraduate women at a mid-western university in the Rocky Mountain region. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify themes, and scales were assembled for use in OLS regression. Significant predictors of feminist identification included believing in the relevance of feminism in contemporary social issues, current exposure to feminism, support for feminist goals and ideals and recognition of women's differential access to resources. Research findings suggest that current exposure to feminism in the external sphere (e.g. academics, social settings) is more significant than exposure within family experiences. Findings indicate that relating to feminism currently is more significant in predicting a feminist identity than past exposure.

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Keywords

Feminist Identity; Predictors; Sociology; Women's Studies

Extent

54 pages

Local Identifiers

HedstromLieser_unco_0161N_10048

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by author.

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