friends talking at a cafe
Gender friends talking at a cafe



16 males and 16 females


Question: Do you feel that being male or female has affected how others treat you? 
Response
All
Males
Females
Yes
5
13
12
No
25
2
3

Specific Responses:
There are differences in sports.
Teachers are more likely to tell girls yes and boys no if asked the same question
You receive different responses from people.


Question: Do you think that you learn differently than the other gender?
Response
All
Males
Females
Yes
17
13
4
No
14
3
11

Specific Responses:
There are more guy things to do.
Girls care, and most guys don't.
Guys learn more about inappropriate materials.
Boys learn faster.
Girls are smarter in language arts.
Math is easier for guys.


Question: Do you think that you have a different way of interacting with others because of your gender?
Response
All
Males
Females
Yes
19
10
9
No
9
3
6

Specific Responses:
Guys talk about sports, and girls talk about what's going on in life.
Girls are more confident  and more personal around other girls.
Girls try to talk sweetly, but with guys, they're crazy.


Graphics from Microsoft Digital Library
Updated on April 29, 2006
Laura Miller
Email: chlov531 at uga.edu
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