Briefly discuss gender differences in the tendency to conform
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Answers should include the following points:
1) Historically, women have been viewed as more conforming than men.
2) A meta-analysis (Eagly & Carli, 1981) indicated that a very small gender difference in conformity might exist.
3) Both genders are more easily influenced under conditions of uncertainty – either about appropriate behavior or correct judgments.
4) When uncertainty is not present, gender differences are undetectable.
5) Status plays a role: higher status people (traditionally, males) are less susceptible to conformity pressures.
6) Because of status differences, the textbook concludes that there are no gender differences in conformity tendencies.
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