Advisor

Riddle, Mark

Committee Member

Henderson, Angela

Department

Social Science

Institution

University of Northern Colorado

Type of Resources

Text

Place of Publication

Greeley (Colo.)

Publisher

University of Northern Colorado

Date Created

8-1-2010

Genre

Thesis

Extent

54 pages

Digital Origin

Born digital

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.

Degree type

MA

Degree Name

Master

Language

English

Local Identifiers

HedstromLieser_unco_0161N_10048

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by author.

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