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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 1983-1991

Variable Details

Variablegaypub
LabelGays hold public position'83,'85,'87-'90 M 1- 5
Responses
1 Yes 4310
2 No 3122
3 Depends on persn 121
4 Depends on job 71
5 If not MP 4
6 If not w children 9
7 Other answer 60
8 Don't know 161
9 Not Answered 54
Sysmiss 12019
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 1983-1991
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