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Women reveal attitudes toward liberation and sex roles
Dr. Walter C. Alvarez and Ellen Berman summarize a 11000 respondent survey on women liberation in Today’s Health. Findings show 1 percent would invite a man to dinner, 71 percent go makeup free in heat, 82 percent go without stockings, and 40 percent without a bra. The study notes 15 percent might suggest sexual relations if unmarried and 14.1 percent would suggest marriage or cohabitation if wedlock not required. Respondents judge a career-focused marriage as selfish by 6.3 percent, with 56.7 percent deeming it sensible. Results on lesbians split: 22.4 percent avoidant, 18.9 percent see them as variants, 41.2 percent include them in the movement. Only 20 percent uninterested, while 39 percent engaged but not fully committed. 41 percent fully committed. Prostaglandins are discussed as powerful hormone-like chemicals influencing labor, pregnancy, blood pressure, asthma, and ulcers, with potential contraceptive implications. A booklet on sexual life issues is offered for 23 cents from Dr. Alvarez.