Items:

1. It is disrespectful to swear in the presence of a lady.
2. The initiative in courtship should usually come from the man.
3. Women should have as much sexual freedom as men. (R)
4. Women with children should not work outside the home if they don’t have to financially.
5. The husband should be regarded as the legal representative of the family group in all matters of law.
6. Except perhaps in very special circumstances, a gentleman should never allow a lady to pay the taxi, buy the tickets, or pay the check.
7. Men should continue to show courtesies to women such as holding open the door or helping them on with their coats.
8. It is ridiculous for a woman to run a train and for a man to sew clothes.
9. Women should be concerned with their duties of childrearing and house tending, rather than with desires for professional and business careers.
10. Swearing and obscenity is more repulsive in the speech of a woman than a man.

Note: “R” indicates the item is reverse-coded.

Response Options:
7-point scale
Strongly agree - 1
Undecided - 4
Strongly disagree - 7