Largely as a consequence of the recent interest in the educational and occupational experiences of women, a well‐known but long overlooked form of social interaction–the mentor‐protégé relationship–is now receiving some attention. This concern usually views the relationship as a highly beneficial one. However, virtually no sociological analysis has been made of this phenomenon.
This article provides a sociological conceptualization of the mentor‐protégé relationship as a power‐dependent, dyadic role set with a strong potential for role strain. Additional consideration is given to gender problems in mentor‐protégé relationships.
This comparative analysis of the occupational values of nursing students is focused on males, for whom nursing is a status-contradictory occupation due to its sex typing as a female domain. The study suggests the strength of prior sex-role socialization and values and delineates the manner in which men maintain a masculine self-image and identity within the confines of an occupation in which their sex functions as a discrepancy.
The comparative effect of factual and ideological propaganda was investigated by means of a controlled experiment in which matched groups were exposed to films exemplifying these persuasive techniques. Results disclosed the greater influence of the ideological film, which was also the least liked. Further analysis provided empirical support for cognitive dissonance as an explanation.
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