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Could One's Occupation Have A Bearing On Whether Or Not A Person Is Prepared To Come Out As Gay?
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/// Only 1.4 per cent of working class respondents surveyed – those in manual or routine occupations – described themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual. ///
/// But among those from a managerial or professional background the figure rises to 2.2 per cent. ///
/// Although the total proportions are small, the figures suggest that middle class professionals are 57 per cent more likely to describe themselves as gay than manual workers. ///
Or could it be that gay people are only likely take up certain types of employment?
/// Only 1.4 per cent of working class respondents surveyed – those in manual or routine occupations – described themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual. ///
/// But among those from a managerial or professional background the figure rises to 2.2 per cent. ///
/// Although the total proportions are small, the figures suggest that middle class professionals are 57 per cent more likely to describe themselves as gay than manual workers. ///
Or could it be that gay people are only likely take up certain types of employment?
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not really Prudie
each sample just needs to be a statistically valid size, not the same size
interestingly the question wasn't about 'coming out' it was a self description in what (presumably) was presented as a confidential survey
so as well as the possibilities that 'working class' respondents are;
more in denial
or less likely to be gay
it might mean that they are less trusting of that confidentiality
not really Prudie
each sample just needs to be a statistically valid size, not the same size
interestingly the question wasn't about 'coming out' it was a self description in what (presumably) was presented as a confidential survey
so as well as the possibilities that 'working class' respondents are;
more in denial
or less likely to be gay
it might mean that they are less trusting of that confidentiality
I would suggest that one's occupation definitely has a bearing on the willingness to advise orientation.
Professions such as hairdressing, theatre, music, and arts have a longstanding tradition of tolerence, so 'coming out' in those areas is unlikely to be an issue.
One only has to look at our national game to see how predjucial some sections of the community are perceived as being even in 2014.
Of course, these are all broad brushstrokes, and very much generalising, but within the frame of the Question, my answer would be Yes.
Professions such as hairdressing, theatre, music, and arts have a longstanding tradition of tolerence, so 'coming out' in those areas is unlikely to be an issue.
One only has to look at our national game to see how predjucial some sections of the community are perceived as being even in 2014.
Of course, these are all broad brushstrokes, and very much generalising, but within the frame of the Question, my answer would be Yes.
prudie
you've got it the wrong way round LOL
if you interview 5000 in one sample and 70 say yes - then that is 1.4%
if you interview 1000 in another sample and 22 say yes - then that is 2.2%
those percentages can be directly compared
the only check is whether 5000/1000 are statistically valid sample sizes
:-)
you've got it the wrong way round LOL
if you interview 5000 in one sample and 70 say yes - then that is 1.4%
if you interview 1000 in another sample and 22 say yes - then that is 2.2%
those percentages can be directly compared
the only check is whether 5000/1000 are statistically valid sample sizes
:-)
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