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To further the understanding of the relationship between social class and sexual attitudes and behavior, we present data from a study of undergraduate students. We look at the education of students' fathers and how it relates to students' sexual profiles. Among the men, some traditional social class differences are found, indicating that class differences persist among some upwardly mobile men. For the women, fewer social class differences appear.
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To further the understanding of the relationship between social class and sexual attitudes and behavior, we present data from a study of undergraduate students. We look at the education of students' fathers and how it relates to students' sexual profiles. Among the men, some traditional social class differences are found, indicating that class differences persist among some upwardly mobile men. For the women, fewer social class differences appear. Further, we compare our sample of college students, years old, with a university sample of similar age students from , and find our sample more coitally experienced. College students today are following norms that in the past were associated with a lower educational level.
Partying is "built into the rhythm and architecture of higher education. According to a recent study of college students by Elizabeth A. Popular stereotypes are present here as well. Some people also believe that women who aspire to excel in school refrain from sex to avoid potential pregnancies or serious relationships that would jeopardize finishing their degree. Are any of these stereotypes is actually true? Are students from more advantaged backgrounds more restrictive or more liberal regarding sexual attitudes and sexual behavior?
