Androgyny And Measuring Androgyny

Question 1

Define androgyny.

Answer 1

Possessing a combination of masculine and feminine traits. It is psychological, not physical.

Question 2

Describe the BSRI.

Answer 2

Bems sex role inventory.
20 feminine, 20 masculine and 20 neutral traits which people rate themselves on a 7 point likert scale.
The scores are classified into two dimensions: masculine-feminine or androgynous-undifferentiated

Question 3

What did Bem say that high androgyny was associated with?

Answer 3

Psychological wellbeing because it meant they were more adaptable to the demands of modern day life.

Question 4

How did Bem choose the characteristics on her BSRI?

Answer 4

She compiled a list of 200 personality traits and asked 100 independent judges how desirable it would be for a male or female to be said characteristic. She then picked the traits most highly considered to be masculine/feminine.

Question 5

Give the SCIP for BSRI.

Answer 5

S: a correlation was found between high androgyny score and ability to resist social pressures and flexibility. Also good test-retest reliability.
C: scoring system is subjective, link between androgyny and well being can be bc of self esteem, temporal validity
I: reductionism
P: encourage androgyny, better psychological wellbeing , implications for economy.