Gender Stereotypes and Androgyny

As noted in your textbook, research involving participants in over 25 countries indicates that adults tend to rate certain characteristics as “masculine” or “feminine.”

Question 1

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List five characteristics that you believe describe the typical male and five characteristics that describe the typical female. Are any of these characteristics listed in TABLE 10.1 of your textbook? If so, put a star by those characteristics that are presented in your text.

Question 2

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Conduct a brief interview with two individuals—you may choose a friend, roommate, parent, sibling, etc. Ask each individual to list five characteristics that describe the typical male and five characteristics that describe the typical female. Are the characteristics similar to those presented in TABLE 10.1? Explain.

Another area of research on gender is the study of androgyny. Androgynous individuals have a balance of both masculine and feminine characteristics. They also demonstrate sex-role flexibility and adaptability. Studies show that androgyny predicts favorable mental health (e.g., Prakash, Kotwal, Ryali, Srivasta, Bhat, & Shashikumar, 2010).

Question 3

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Conduct online research to find an article focusing on androgyny and psychological well-being. What are some characteristics of androgynous individuals that contribute to their overall mental health? Provide a citation for your article or the URL of the Website you used.

Question 4

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Locate an online version of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, which assesses one’s level of masculine and feminine characteristics, as well as androgynous characteristics. There are numerous Websites that provide free assessments. After you have completed the assessment, describe your score. That is, did you mostly endorse feminine traits? Masculine traits? A combination of traits? Using examples from the inventory, explain your answer. Also, include the URL of the Website that you used for this activity.

Question 5

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Question 6

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Question 7

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Valerie is ambitious, logical, self-confident, curious, sensitive, and attractive. Valerie

Question 8

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According to your textbook, which individual is most likely to be rigid in his or her beliefs about gender-role stereotypes?

Question 9

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Although many people assume that gender stereotypes are derogatory toward women, in the United States, both men and women view the female gender-role stereotype more favorably than the male gender-role stereotype. In many other cultures, adults view characteristics associated with men more favorably.