TY - JOUR
T1 - The interpersonal power of feminism
T2 - Is feminism good for romantic relationships?
AU - Rudman, Laurie A.
AU - Phelan, Julie E.
N1 - Funding Information:
Acknowledgment This research was partially supported by Grants BCS-0109997 and BCS-0417335 from the National Science Foundation.
PY - 2007/12
Y1 - 2007/12
N2 - Past research suggests that women and men alike perceive feminism and romance to be in conflict (Rudman and Fairchild, Psychol Women Q, 31:125-136, 2007). A survey of US undergraduates (N∈=∈242) and an online survey of older US adults (N∈=∈289) examined the accuracy of this perception. Using self-reported feminism and perceived partners' feminism as predictors of relationship health, results revealed that having a feminist partner was linked to healthier relationships for women. Additionally, men with feminist partners reported greater relationship stability and sexual satisfaction in the online survey. Finally, there was no support for negative feminist stereotypes (i.e., that feminists are single, lesbians, or unattractive). In concert, the findings reveal that beliefs regarding the incompatibility of feminism and romance are inaccurate.
AB - Past research suggests that women and men alike perceive feminism and romance to be in conflict (Rudman and Fairchild, Psychol Women Q, 31:125-136, 2007). A survey of US undergraduates (N∈=∈242) and an online survey of older US adults (N∈=∈289) examined the accuracy of this perception. Using self-reported feminism and perceived partners' feminism as predictors of relationship health, results revealed that having a feminist partner was linked to healthier relationships for women. Additionally, men with feminist partners reported greater relationship stability and sexual satisfaction in the online survey. Finally, there was no support for negative feminist stereotypes (i.e., that feminists are single, lesbians, or unattractive). In concert, the findings reveal that beliefs regarding the incompatibility of feminism and romance are inaccurate.
KW - Close relationships
KW - Feminism
KW - Feminist stereotypes
KW - Gender attitudes
KW - Intergroup relations
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U2 - 10.1007/s11199-007-9319-9
DO - 10.1007/s11199-007-9319-9
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:36849015887
SN - 0360-0025
VL - 57
SP - 787
EP - 799
JO - Sex Roles: A Journal of Research
JF - Sex Roles: A Journal of Research
IS - 11-12
ER -