The gender gap in reactions to nuclear accidents

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:6979905

Wernette, D R ^[1]

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1. Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)

Studies have shown that women are less in favor of nuclear power than are men. These differences have been explained by observed gender differences in values, levels of knowledge about nuclear energy, and perceptions of risks and benefits of advanced technology. This study employs data from three national surveys taken in the United States after the Three Mile Island (TMI) and Chernobyl events to identify the extent and nature of gender differences in views toward nuclear energy.

• OSTI ID: 6979905
• Report Number(s): CONF-921102--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States), Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Vol. 66; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290202 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Sociology-- (1992-)
290600* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy
ACCIDENTS
HAZARDS
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
NUCLEAR POWER
POPULATION DYNAMICS
POPULATIONS
POWER
PUBLIC OPINION
REACTOR ACCIDENTS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
SURVEYS