Workplace preferences in the U.S. by sex 2012

This survey represents the work preferences in the United States as of September 2012, sorted by sex. As of September 2012, 76 percent of male respondents wanted to work outside home.

Would you prefer a job outside the home, or would you prefer to stay home and take care of the house and family?

Characteristic	Men	Women
Outside home	76%	51%
Stay home	22%	44%

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September 2012

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Region

United States

Survey time period

August 9 to 12, 2012

Number of respondents

1,012 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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