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Professionalism and the Public *
Author(s) -
Haug Marie R.,
Sussman Marvin B.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
sociological inquiry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.446
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1475-682X
pISSN - 0038-0245
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-682x.1969.tb00940.x
Subject(s) - prestige , visibility , public opinion , sample (material) , occupational prestige , sociology , work (physics) , social psychology , psychology , political science , law , politics , geography , demography , linguistics , mechanical engineering , population , philosophy , chemistry , engineering , chromatography , socioeconomic status , meteorology
To explore the factor of public opinion as a component of professionalism, the prestige ratings of rehabilitation occupations, as given by a representative national sample replicating the North‐Hatt technique, are analyzed. Visibility of an occupation does not necessarily increase prestige. Segmental visibility varies by exposure to the needs served by an occupation and by familiarity arising from work experiences. Stereotyping in terms of broad occupational categories, however, appears more likely to form lay opinion than specific job knowledge. Attitudes of particular segments, rather than general public views, are considered critical in professionalism.