Women as Marginals
- 1 April 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Psychological Reports
- Vol. 34 (2) , 639-646
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1974.34.2.639
Abstract
The concept of marginality is applied to women after reviewing its meaning and applicability to other groups. A discussion of females' Altruistic Other orientation and more open sex-role-identity ensues. Suggestions are made to foster the goal of reducing women's marginal status.Keywords
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