Taylor-Gooby (2005) reported a specific percentage regarding stay-at-home attitudes. What was the figure for women staying at home with children under school age?

Taylor-Gooby (2005) reported a specific percentage regarding stay-at-home attitudes. What was the figure for women staying at home with children under school age?

• A. 60%
• B. 50%
• C. 48%
• D. 40%

Answer: (C)

Public attitudes to stay-at-home mothers are about how many people think women with young children should stay at home rather than work. Taylor-Gooby (2005) reported that 48% held this view. This figure shows attitudes are quite divided—nearly half supported women staying at home with under-school-age children, while the rest favored mothers working or having more choice. The other options would imply a larger majority, an exact half, or a smaller minority, which doesn’t match the study’s finding.