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Further Investigations - Another
Procedure for Measuring Androgyny
The BSRI (Bem Sex Role Inventory)
We wanted to further confirm and test the scale of Androgyny
in the respondents A-F that were used in our 'Findings'
. To do this we decided to carry out the BSRI (Bem Sex Role
Inventory).
This is a test composed of 60 Questions. See the table below.
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1. Acts as a Leader
2. Adaptable;
3. Affectionate
4. Conceited
5. Aggressive
6. Cheerful
7. Ambitious
8. Conscientious
9. Childlike
10. Conventional
11. Analytical
12. Compassionate
13. Assertive14. Friendly
15. Does not use harsh language
16. Happy
17. Athletic
18. Eager to soothe hurt feelings
19. Competitive
20. Helpful
21. Feminine
22. Inefficient
23. Defends own beliefs
24. Flatterable
25. Dominant
26. Jealous
27. Gentle
28. Likable
29. Forceful
30. Gullible
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31. Has leadership abilities
32. Moody
33. Loves children
34. Reliable
35. Independent
36. Loyal
37. Individualistic
38. Secretive
39. Sensitive to the needs of others
40. Sincere
41. Makes decisions easily
42. Shy
43. Masculine
44. Solemn
45. Soft-spoken
46. Tactful
47. Self-reliant
48. Sympathetic
49. Self-sufficient
50. Theatrical
51. Tender
52. Truthful
53. Strong personality
54. Understanding
55. Willing to take a stand
56. Unpredictable
57. Warm
58. Unsystematic
59. Willing to take risks
60. Yielding |
Rating Scale Used
1: This is just not me in any way shape or form.
2: I might be described in this way once in a while, but rarely.
3: It is not unusual for me to be like this, but it isn't
normal.
4: I would say that for 50% of the time I am like this, and
for 50% of the time I am not.
5: On balance I lean in this direction.
6: Most of the time I am like this, but there are occasional
exceptions.
7: This word describes me perfectly
Click the following link and try it yourself
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(Bem
Sex Role Inventory)
Summary of the BSRI results
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Respondent
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Sex
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Ethnicity
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Gender Roles
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1
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Male
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Caribean
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Androgynous
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2
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Male
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Caribean
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Nearly Feminine
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3
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Female
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Caribean
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Androgynous
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4
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Female
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Indian
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Androgynous
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5
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Female
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Caribean
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Androgynous
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6
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Female
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Caribean
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Nearly Masculine
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Click here to see the full breakdown of results given by
the respondents
Overall findings
The BSRI confirms my original hypothesis in 4/6 cases (67%),
suggesting that settlers to the West Midlands did adapt to
their new situation through a re-writing of gender schemas.
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