Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Female Israeli Army Recruits, 1986–2000, by Birth Year
| Birth year | n | Age in years at recruitment | Father’s years of education | Origina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | West | East | ||
| <1970 | 1867 | 18.58 (1.16) | 11.92 (3.33) | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| 1970-1972 | 2830 | 18.50 (0.35) | 12.05 (3.11) | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| 1973-1975 | 3029 | 18.53 (0.41) | 12.46 (3.21) | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| 1976-1978 | 2537 | 18.55 (0.38) | 12.87 (3.18) | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| >1978 | 1129 | 18.53 (0.30) | 13.17 (3.19) | 42.2% | 57.8% |
a
For participants born in Israel, origin was determined according to father’s or grandfather’s country of birth. West indicates Europe–America; East indicates Asia–Africa.