The Multiple Dimensions of Gender Stereotypes: A Current Look at Men’s and Women’s Characterizations of Others and Themselves
Technical University of Munich · University of Amsterdam · +1 more institution
Abstract
We used a multi-dimensional framework to assess current stereotypes of men and women. Specifically, we sought to determine (1) how men and women are characterized by male and female raters, (2) how men and women characterize themselves, and (3) the degree of convergence between self-characterizations and charcterizations of one's gender group. In an experimental study, 628 U.S. male and female raters described men, women, or themselves on scales representing multiple dimensions of the two defining features of gender stereotypes, agency and communality: assertiveness, independence, instrumental competence, leadership competence (agency dimensions), and concern for others, sociability and emotional sensitivity…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 117.18
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 91
Authors
3Topics & keywords
- Psychology
- Social psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Gender equality