Androgyny and measuring androgyny including the Bem Sex Role Inventory
Androgyny means having both masculine and feminine traits at the same time. Sandra Bem created a questionnaire called the Bem Sex Role Inventory to measure this.
Real World
David Bowie's career-long blending of masculine and feminine dress and behaviour is a widely cited cultural example of an androgynous individual scoring highly on both BSRI dimensions.
Exam Focus
When evaluating the BSRI, reference its social desirability bias and the cultural specificity of its trait lists as distinct, credited evaluation points.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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