Androgyny

• Androgyny


  • A balance of feminine and masculine characteristics e.g. someone who is sensitive at home but aggressive at work
  • Androgyny is a positive attribute - high androgyny is associated with high psychological wellbeing
• Bem's Sex Role Inventory


  • Items are feminine (gentle & affectionate), masculine (dominant & competitive) or neutral
  • 50 questions & 7-point Likert scale
  • 20 feminine, 20 mascule, 20 neutral
  • Masculine and feminine - high in one, low in other
  • Androgynous - high in both
  • Undifferentiated - low in both