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Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To investigate the problem of deference by examining the social situation of an archetypal group of `deferential' workers - farm workers.Main Topics:Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions A. Farm Workers Most preferred job and reason, satisfaction with present job, aspects liked/disliked, whether respondent feels he should have chosen a different occupation. Relationship with farmer, frequency of working with/ seeing farmer, whether respondent seeks/takes advice on personal matters, whether feels is treated well by farmer, whether believes farmers and workers can work together as a team. Contact with work mates and type of relationship, attitude to absenteeism. Satisfaction with farm, whether respondent has considered leaving and why, how far would be willing to move for another job, whether a replacement would be willing to move for another job, whether a replacement would be easy/difficult to find and reason, whether would leave farming for a higher wage (amount), perception of own job security and farm workers in general, satisfaction with pay, desired income level, whether believes other workers are faring better (who) and whether approves, whether financial position of farm workers has improved or deteriorated over last few years. Trade union membership and activity (reasons), attitude to strikes. Respondents were asked to agree/disagree with a number of statements, exploring the nature of the employer- employee relationship, both in farming and in other industries. Perception of class situation in Britain, self-rated social class. Opinion on several aspects of society in general - e.g. the monarchy, the aristocracy, the House of Lords, public schools, aspects of government. Interest in and satisfaction with village life, friendship network, club affiliation, religion and church attendance, social activities, assessment of other people's opinions of farm workers, what determines social...