Dissertations / Theses: 'Sex role. Identity (Psychology) Androgyny (Psychology)'

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Smit, Anel Leonie. "The sex-role identity, attributional style and self-esteem of a group of female students." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1211.

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Henderson, Susan E. "Details, baby, details : a feminist criticism of The crying game." Virtual Press, 1994. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/902494.

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This study examined gender portrayals in the film, The Crvinq Game. The societal labels for gender, "masculine" and "feminine," are not negative in and of themselves. However, when they are coupled with stereotypes, their power to direct behavior and perception formation can rob people of their freedom to be simply "human." This study primarily focused upon the costs of maintaining, challenging, and abandoning gender role stereotypes as illustrated in The Crvinq Game. Sonja Foss's four-step approach to feminist criticism was used as a tool for examination of this film.By examining the appearances, attitudes, and behaviors of the four central characters in the film, two messages emerged. First, in all four cases, being of a feminine nature was less desirable than being of a masculine nature. Second, Neil Jordan, the film's director, prescribes that all people should transcend the boundaries of gender, and simply allow themselves and others to be human.Jordan's humanistic message also provides insight into expansion of rhetorical methods and theories. Feminist criticism and Queer theory could attempt to transcend the boundaries of gender, and work toward the inclusion of all non-traditional sex roles.
Department of Speech Communication

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Helzer, Kimberly Faye. "Reinforcing functions of androgyny delay of reinforcement." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1987. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/246.

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Cobb, Michelle D. (Michelle Denise). "Sex Role Types and Psychological Adjustment: Androgyny, Masculinity, or Self-Esteem." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1989. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500839/.

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Since the advent of the Bem Sex Role Inventory (Bem, 1974) two models, the Androgyny and Masculinity model, have been advanced to explain the sex role literature. This study attempts to rectify several methodological issues by experimentally controlling for the effects of self-esteem and using a quartile-split procedure for sex role type assignment. Two experiments were conducted to evaluate interpersonal problem solving ability among sex role types and to compare the predictions of the Androgyny model and the Masculinity model. The results of both experiments implicate the crucial role of self-esteem in sex role research. Self-esteem, rather than sex role type, appears to be more predictive of adequate psychological adjustment.

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Bartell, Patricia A. "The reinforcing functions of androgyny partial reinforcement." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1986. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/224.

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Cupp, Robert Gordon. "Statistical models for predicting selected personality dimensions using components of the male sex-role." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1989. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/543.

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Younkin, Sharon Louise. "Females' evaluative responses to androgynous and traditionally masculine male stimulus persons." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1987. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/217.

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Dragna, Marguerite. "Masculine male sex-role-induced drive: A social analog of intermittent shock." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1987. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/242.

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Byers, Lori A. (Lori Ann). "Androgyny and Managerial Effectiveness in a Total Quality Management Organization." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1994. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277980/.

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The majority of studies concerning psychological sex and management style have indicated that people consider the masculine style of managing to be the most popular. However, such studies are out of date and/or were usually measuring the perceptions of surveyed college students. Few studies have focused on successful managers in successful organizations. A modified version of the Bern Sex Role Inventory was distributed to 52 managers in a Total Quality Management organization. This study hypothesized that successful managers would be androgynous managers. The results of the study indicated that successful managers are androgynous managers, and that there is no significant difference in the number of female and male androgynous managers.

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VanPelt-Tess, Pamela. "Personality Characteristics of Counselor Education Graduate Students as Measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Bem Sex Role Inventory." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1999. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2263/.

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This study was designed to investigate the correlation of the variables of gender, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality preferences, and androgyny as measured by the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) in Counselor Education graduate students. Instruments were administered to Counselor Education graduate students at nine institutions in five national regions. A total of 172 participants (18 males and 154 females) who were enrolled in Master's level theories courses or practicum courses completed a student information sheet, informed consent, MBTI, and BSRI. Instruments were hand scored and chi-square test was used to determine significance of the hypotheses; the saturated model of log linear analysis was the statistic used for the research question. As predicted, of the sixteen MBTI types, the most common for Counselor Education graduate students emerged as ENFP: extraversion, intuition, feeling, and perception. Additionally, this MBTI type was found to be significantly more common among the population of Counselor Education graduate students than is found among the general population. The expectation that more male Counselor Education graduate students would score higher on the androgyny scale of the BSRI was unsupported; low sample size for male Counselor Education graduate students prevented use of chi-square; however, it was apparent through the use of the statistic of raw frequencies that males clustered around every other category except androgyny. The hypothesis that more female Counselor Education graduate students would score higher on the feminine scale was also unsupported, as equal distribution of the females occurred within all four categories of the BSRI. It was hypothesized that males with a sensing and thinking preference on the MBTI would tend toward the masculine dimension of the BSRI more than males with an intuitive and feeling preference. This was unsupported as well. Female Counselor Education graduate students with an intuitive and feeling preference did, however, demonstrate a greater tendency toward the feminine classification on the BSRI than did females with a sensing and thinking preference, so that this hypothesis was retained. No significant relationship was found between the variables of MBTI type, BSRI classification, and gender.

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Ornelas, Eddie Pinon 1968. "Sexual abuse variables associated with sex-role identity and sexual orientation." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278308.

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Childhood sexual abuse of adult men has brought many adulthood clinical manifestations and issues, with several of them being tied to male sexuality. Two groups (N = 11) of adult men, heterosexual (N = 9) and homosexual (N = 2), were compared to each other across several variables, noting any differences or similarities. The Kinsey Heterosexual - Homosexual scale, the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, and a sexual abuse questionnaire were used to obtain information about the sexual orientation, present sex role identities, and past abuse experiences. The descriptive results suggested several trends indicating differences between sex role identification when compared to the average severity of sexual abuse factors experienced. Also, significant differences were found when t-tests and a one way A-NOVA were performed to compare the groups, sex roles, and Bem A and Bem B and Bem Differences. Recommendations for future research are outlined.

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Paulk, Amber Lynn Pittman Joe F. "Sex role orientation as a predictor of women's identity statuses, identity styles, priorities, and time use." Auburn, Ala., 2006. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2006%20Summer/Theses/PAULK_AMBER_31.pdf.

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Leonard, Robin L. "Aggression: Relationships with Sex, Gender Role Identity, and Gender Role Stress." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2005. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1054.

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Sex, gender-role identity, and gender-role stress were assessed in terms of their relationship to observed gender differences in self-reported aggression. Physical and verbal aggression were explored, as well as the affective component of anger and cognitive component of hostility. The role of emotional intelligence in these relationships was also evaluated, as a possible correlate to the gender-related variables. The results indicated that both gender-role stress and gender-role identification were significantly associated with all components of aggression; however, only physical aggression was related to sex. Emotional intelligence was linked to sex and gender-role identity but not with gender-role stress. The results also suggested that emotional intelligence predicts physical aggression, anger, and hostility in addition to the variance explained by gender variables, presenting negative relationships with each of these variables.

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Lee, Sarah E. "Comparison of theoretical explanations for the derogation of gender role violators." Virtual Press, 1997. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1061881.

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The current study examined the degree of role violation necessary to produce social rejection and whether penalties for gender role violations are applied equally to male and female violators. Specifically, it was hypothesized that targets described by equal numbers of male- and female-associated characteristics would be most liked and viewed as better adjusted compared to either stereotype congruent gender role targets and stereotype incongruent gender role targets. Presumed status and presumed sexual orientation were considered as explanations for the penalties gender-role violators incur. This effect was expected to be stronger for male targets than for female targets. Although the current results were unable to clarify why role deviance leads to social rejection, results confirmed prior findings indicating that not all role violations are met with equal derogation and that mixed gender roles can be perceived as psychologically healthy. Ratings of likeability and adjustment were not affected by either mediational variable. Finally, results suggested that male role violation is not regarded more harshly than female role violation when the role violation is based on traits.
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Young, Susan Murray. "Sex-role ideology and body esteem among women." Virtual Press, 1992. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/845966.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between sex-role ideology and body image among women of various ages. Theorists have suggested that poor body image may be related to the experience of being female in contemporary society. This study attempted to objectively test this theory by determining whether or not feminist women, due to less restrictive notions of their rights and roles in contemporary society, might demonstratemore positive relationships with their bodies than women with more traditional attitudes.such a relationship (between feminist sex-role ideology and body esteem) would apply across age categories.Five hundred seventy-five female faculty, staff, retirees, and students completed a demographic profile, the Body Esteem Scale, and the Simplified Attitudes Toward Women Scale. Correlational analysis of data provided no support for the proposed hypotheses. Further study is recommended.
Institute for Wellness

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Perry-Parrish, Carisa. "Gender-Atypical Emotion Regulation in Children: Relations to Social and Psychological Functioning." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2007. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/Perry-ParrishC2007.pdf.

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Hanna, Elizabeth C. "Preferential same-sex imitation by toddlers /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9135.

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Millspaugh, Jennifer Diane Anderson Karen Ann. "Nontraditional name changes for men attitudes of men and women /." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2008. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-6074.

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Dannemiller, Alexander Scott. "Untitled." PDXScholar, 2015. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/2392.

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Deeply concerned with body politics, sexual slavery, identity, and technology, this work takes a serious and brutally honest route through the close perspectives of those living it moment by moment. With influences from science fiction, horror, weird, and literary fiction, the untitled novel blends genres for a disturbing account. This novel also plays with constraints in the spirit of many constraint-based writing movements, without the inclusion of names, few identifying markers, and in publication the removal of title, chapter numbers, page numbers, and author name.

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Geckler, Cheri L. "The relationships among moral judgement reasoning, sex role identity, social roletaking experiences and occupational role complexity in adult women /." The Ohio State University, 1985. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487263399022714.

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Villanova, Pâmella de Caprio 1988. "Feminilidade dissonante em cena : uma exploração andrógena e vadia do mito de Helena." [s.n.], 2014. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/285304.

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Orientador: Verônica Fabrini Machado de Almeida
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Resumo: Uma atriz investiga as performatividades que envolvem os gêneros masculino e feminino. Como rata de laboratório e sujeito científico, experimenta em si e em corpos a seu redor a mitologia da mulher erótica, procurando ultrapassar dualidades em uma exploração andrógena. O mito grego de Helena foi escolhido como campo de provas, material poético estudado principalmente a partir da tragédia As Troianas, de Eurípedes; das pesquisas históricas de Bettany Hughes; das análises do Prof. Junito de Souza Brandão e do romance da francesa Sophie Chaveau. As questões de Helena serão problematizadas pelo viés dos estudos de gênero de Judith Butler e Beatriz Preciado; e da perspectiva do Imaginário, principalmente em Gaston Bachelard e CG Jung. Abordada a partir de suas subversões da feminilidade, como figura dissonante que permanece na arte ocidental desde Homero, a pesquisa busca a exploração andrógena porque os corpos procuram assumir o feminino e o masculino, se propondo a permanecer nas fronteiras, longe das universalizações, ali onde tudo parece confuso e caótico. Assume-se também uma exploração vadia porque a forma de organização das ideias permite o ir e vir entre teoria e prática sem pudores. Este trabalho é teórico-prático, interdisciplinar e autobiográfico
Abstract: An actress investigates performativities involving males and females roles. As a laboratory rat and scientific subject, experiences itself and the bodies around her with the mythology of the erotic woman, looking to overcome dualities in an androgeny exploration. The Greek myth of Helen is the field trials, an engaging poetic material studied mostly from the tragedy "The Trojan Women", by Euripides; the historical research of Bettany Hughes; the analysis of Prof. Junito de Souza Brandão and the novel of the French Sophie Chaveau. Helen's issues will be problematized from gender studies of Judith Butler and Beatriz Preciado; and the perspective of the Imaginary, especially in Gaston Bachelard and CG Jung. Approached from its subversions of femininity, as dissonant figure that remains in Western art from Homer, the research seeks to an androgeny exploration because the bodies seeking to assume the feminine and the masculine, proposing to remain at the border, away from universalizations, where there everything seems confused and chaotic. It is also assumed a slutty exploration because the organization of ideas allows the coming and going between theory and practice shamelessly. This work is theoretical and practical, interdisciplinary and autobiographical
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Teatro, Dança e Performance
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Young, Tess Nicole. "Cross-classification and gender stereotyping in young children." View electronic thesis (PDF), 2009. http://dl.uncw.edu/etd/2009-2/rp/youngt/tessyoung.pdf.

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Winnaar, Lucille. "Constructions of masculinity in young men's talk on domesticity." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001261.

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The purpose of this study was to elucidate participant’s understandings of the notion of masculinity and the implications thereof for their gendered identities. The study was approached from a, broadly speaking, social constructionsist paradigm following an inductive theme of nquiry. This study looked at masculinities (plural) rather than masculinity (singular) and the way in which these masculinities are constructed in participants talk about chores within the homespace. Consistent with this approach, data was collected by means of personal semi-structured, face-toface interviews with nine young adult male participants. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and data was therefore in the form of text. The interview texts were analyzed using Parker's criteria for a discourse analysis. Discourse analysis was the chosen method of analysis as it is an appropriate method for identifying and analysing constructs of masculinity in young men's talk on domesticity. There were three main themes identified in this study namely that of the traditional notions of masculinity, new age constructions and the gendered constructions of chores. This study implicitly shows that though masculinity was overwhelmingly constructed within the traditional notions of masculinity, with respect to the performance of chores within the home-space however, the men in this study report negotiations of their gendered identities within their heterosexual relationships. Furthermore, these negotiations do not seem to trouble the notion of masculinity as it is normalised by the participants in recognition of their performances of traditional female chores within the home-space.

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Mella, Sandra Smith. "Work identity and motivations among female volunteers as a function of attitudes toward women and gender role." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1991. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/853.

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Tong, Ka-man. "Being a tomboy an ethnographic research of young schoolgirls in Hong Kong /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 2001. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B23242218.

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Majola, Nontuthuzelo Angelina. "Gender stereotypes versus gender equality: a critical analysis of some characters in Swaartbooi's "UMandisa" and Saule's "Idinga"." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/553.

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The focus of this study will be on gender stereotypes versus gender equality in Swaartbooi's novel “UMandisa” and in Saule's novel “Idinga”. CHAPTER ONE will be the introductory chapter where the aim of the study, methodology, motivation and definition of terms will be given, as well as the biographical outline of Ncedile Saule and that of V.N.M. Swaartbooi. CHAPTER TWO will focus on developing the theoretical framework of the study. Theories are used to advocate a change of approach in the teaching and reading of literature. The theory to be employed in this study will be based on aspects of the female gender and feminism. CHAPTER THREE will explore the issues of gender stereotypes as portrayed in Swaartbooi's “UMANDISA” CHAPTER FOUR will focus on gender equality as portrayed in “IDINGA” by Saule and “UMANDISA” by Swaartbooi. The two novels raised the question of equality between women and men. CHAPTER FIVE will serve as the concluding chapter where the evaluation of the study will be made.

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Wise, Steven Ray. "SEX AND GENDER IDENTITY: A NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/epe_etds/26.

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One of the goals of college student development professionals is to help undergraduate students develop a meaningful sense of personal identity. Early in the history of the profession, practitioners borrowed freely from related fields such as sociology and psychology to guide their practice, but beginning around the 1960s, scholars began in earnest to develop their own unique body of literature. In this work I examine the development of that scholarly work as it relates to identity development—specifically the evolution of understanding around the issues of sex and gender identity development. Beginning with William Perry, whose work has impacted so many theories that followed his, I review the work of Nancy Chodorow, who was among the first to note that student development theory based on male samples disadvantaged women, Marcia Baxter-Magolda, Carol Gilligan, Ruthellen Josselson, Mary Field Belenkey, Blythe McVicker Clinchy, Nancy Rule Goldberger, and Jill Mattuck Tarule…and…. I discovered that each of these scholars approached sex and gender from a binary, essentialist, deterministic position which served to limit the understanding of sex and gender issues in the field of college student development. During the same period, work in the fields of anthropology, gender studies, psychology, sociology, and women’s studies were greatly expanding their understanding of sex and gender as components of identity. In this work I identify the deficiencies and limitations in the research in the field of college student development related to sex and gender identity development; note the challenges to our work with college students because of those deficiencies and limitations, and make practical recommendations to three groups of professionals who operate in the field of college student development—theorists and scholars, practitioners, and educators and provide a model for efficiently effecting change in the field.

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Cartier, Chad R. "Asian American men's gender role conflict an investigation of racism-related stress /." Online version, 2009. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2009/2009cartierc.pdf.

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Prasad, Ambika Marshall Linda L. "Stereotype threat in India gender and leadership choices /." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2007. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-5128.

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Stucky-Abbott, Leona. "The relationship between a female's God representation and her self identity a clinical case study /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1988. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p100-0090.

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McDonald, Anne. "Primary school boys' narratives about masculinity." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80281.

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Thesis (MEdPsych)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.
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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The issue of masculinity is complex, and many theories on how gender is constructed exist. The central premise of this study is that gender construction is the result of dynamic social interaction and, as such, a post-structuralist paradigm is ascribed to. The concept of multiple masculinities exists to explain the influences different contexts have on how masculine ideas are constructed. This is not a passive process and individuals are considered active creators of their own identity. However, research demonstrates that not all masculinities are equal. Hegemonic masculinity maintains its leading dominant position status through using strategies of power and dominance to maintain the pinnacle position of status in the hierarchy of masculinities. The purpose of this study is to listen to the narratives of pre-adolescent boys about masculinity. Post-structuralist and social constructivist ideas that meaning is fluid and open to change, is influenced by culture and the individual meanings that people make. This understanding provides the theoretical framework for this qualitative study. Through a narrative-inquiry design, meaning was made of the individual experiences of six boys within the context of a single-sex preparatory school. The narratives of these participants, purposively selected, were obtained using the data-collecting methods of interviews, a focus group and the construction of a collage. The analysed data was presented both in the form of the narratives of the participants and through a thematic analysis. The findings indicate that within this private, single-sex preparatory school context, multiple constructions of masculinity are formed, and they all appear to be constructed in relation to hegemonic notions of masculinity. It was found that fathers play an important role in the way in which boys construct their masculine identity. However, their peers and the school context also play a significant role. Further, the findings revealed that although hegemonic notions of masculinity in this context had a powerful impact on these participants’ construction of masculinity, there are indications some are challenging overt expressions of hegemonic masculinity and, as such, hold more complex, transitional constructs of masculine identity.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die kwessie rondom manlikheid is kompleks en daar bestaan baie teorieë oor hoe geslag gebou word. Die sentrale uitgangspunt van hierdie studie is dat die konstruksie van geslag ‘n resultaat van dinamiese sosiale interaksie is en dus aan 'n post-strukturalistiese paradigma toegeskryf word. As sodanig bestaan die konsep van verskeie vorme van manlikheid om te verduidelik hoe verskillende kontekste manlike idees beïnvloed. Dit is nie 'n passiewe proses nie. Individue word as aktiewe skeppers van hulle eie identiteit beskou. Navorsing toon egter dat nie alle vorme van manlikheid gelyk is nie. Hegemoniese manlikheid hou 'n dominante posisie in stand deur die gebruik van strategieë van mag en oorheersing; die hoogsteposisie van status in die hiërargie van manlikheid word dus gestaaf. Die doel van hierdie studie is om na die narratiewe van pre-adolessente seuns oor manlikheid te luister. Post-strukturalistiese en sosiale konstruktivistiese idees wat aandui dat bedoelings vloeibaar en veranderbaar is, afhangende van kultuur en die betekenis wat deur 'n individu daaraan geheg word, voorsien dus 'n teoretiese raamwerk vir hierdie kwalitatiewe studie. Deur die gebruik van ‘n narratiewe ondersoek-ontwerp, is die betekenis van die individuele ervaringe van ses seuns in die konteks van 'n enkel-geslag voorbereidende skool geevalueer. Die verhale van hierdie deelnemers, wat doelgerig geselekteer is, is verkry deur gebruik te maak van onderhoude, 'n fokus groep en die konstruksie van 'n collage as data insamelingsmetodes. Die geanaliseerde data is beide in die vorm van verhale van die deelnemers sowel as 'n tematiese analise aangebied. Die bevindinge dui daarop dat binne hierdie private, enkel-geslag voorbereidende skoolkonteks, verskeie konstruksies van manlikheid gevorm word en het telkens beblyk in verhouding tot hegemoniese idees oor manlikheid gebou te word. Daar is bevind dat vaders 'n belangrike rol speel in die wyse waarop seuns hul manlike identiteit konstrueer. Eweknieë en die skoolkonteks speel egter ook 'n belangrike rol in die konstruksie van geslag. Die bevindinge het verder aan die lig gebring dat, alhoewel hegemoniese idees oor manlikheid in hierdie konteks 'n kragtige uitwerking op hierdie deelnemers se konstruksie van manlikheid het, daar aanduidings is dat sommige van die deelnemers openlike uitdrukkings van hegemoniese manlikheid uitdaag en sodoende meer komplekse oorgang-konstrukte van manlike identiteit het.

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O'Connell, Michael Charles. "Gender Power and Mate Value: The Evolutionary Psychology of Sexual Harassment." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Psychology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/3700.

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Evolutionary psychological principles were applied to the issue of sexual harassment to investigate whether the gender, power, and mate value of harassers were related to perceptions of sexual harassment. One hundred and sixty heterosexual men and women were given descriptions of a target individual whose mate value and power was manipulated, and three behavioural vignettes involving imagined interactions with the target individual. Participants rated their perceived level of sexual harassment (the dependent variable) stemming from the imagined interactions. Participants also provided ratings of their self perceived level of attractiveness, attitude towards social-sexual communication in the workplace, and experience with social-sexual communication in the workplace. As predicted, females perceived higher levels of sexual harassment than males, and participants perceived higher levels of sexual harassment from low mate-value target individuals than high mate-value target individuals. Against predictions, no result was found for power. Additionally, self perceived level of attractiveness was found to moderate the relationship between gender and perceived sexual harassment, and attitude towards social-sexual communication in the workplace was found to moderate the relationship between mate value and perceived sexual harassment. Implications and explanations are discussed with reference to workplace issues, and evolutionary psychology.

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Millspaugh, Jennifer Diane. "Nontraditional name changes for men: Attitudes of men and women." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2008. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6074/.

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Recently, some men have taken their wives' last names upon marriage rather than following tradition. The goal of this study was to examine the attitudes that men and women have toward these nontraditional men. Ideological hegemony and social identity theory comprised the framework for examining participants' beliefs. A survey first elicited participants' extant sexist beliefs about men and the characteristics of a nontraditional man compared to a traditional man. An open-ended question further explored participants' opinions. The results indicated that benevolent sexism influences respondents' attitudes towards nontraditional men and that most respondents view nontraditional men as more nurturing and committed to their marriage than traditional men. The results further revealed a dichotomy of positive and negative attitudes towards nontraditional men indicating that society's feelings about nontraditional men are changing.

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Nutter, Kathryn L. "Bi Labor: Toward a Model of Bisexual Identity Management in Workplace Environments." Ohio : Ohio University, 2008. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1219541790.

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Perry, Andrea. "Safer sexual behaviour among university students : relationship to sex role attitudes, assertiveness and communication, and power balance /." St. John's, NF : [s.n.], 2001.

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Mayeza, Emmanuel Simo. "Playing gender in childhood : how boys and girls construct and experience schooling and play in a township primary school near Durban." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96650.

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Thesis (DPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research on how children learn to behave in gendered ways has focused on a „top-down‟ process of socialisation which positions children as passive recipients of gender norms of the societies they inhabit. In contrast, this ethnographic study explores gender as constructed and experienced by children themselves with a specific focus on play as a means through which social identities are produced. This study focuses on children between the ages of six and ten and explores how they construct and experience being „boys‟ and being „girls‟ through play in a township primary school near Durban. This research is influenced by the emerging perspective in academic ways of thinking about childhood; identified by Prout and James (1997) as the „New Sociology of Childhood‟ (NSC). Departing from the traditional socialisation ways of thinking about children‟s social worlds from the perspectives of adults, the NSC views children as active agents in society whose social lives, behaviours and relationships are worthy of study in their own right. In this study, I engage with children‟s agency by adopting a critical child-centred methodological approach to explore symbolic meanings the young boys and girls in the study attach to play. In adopting this research approach, this study generates new understandings about ways in which South African boys and girls in the study construct and experience schooling and play. Findings raise various implications for ways of working with children, both in research and in education, in ways which engages with their own constructions of the stereotypes of masculinity and femininity through play.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Nie beskikbaar

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Scott, Margaret. "Engendering loyalties: the construction of masculinities, feminities and national identities in South Australian secondary schools, 1880-1919 : a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy /." Title page, contents and abstract only, 2000. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PH/09phs4281.pdf.

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Abell, Leslie Marie. "Interactions between Female Impersonators and Tipping Audience Members: Heteronormativity and Techniques." TopSCHOLAR®, 2010. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/178.

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Academic interest in drag entertainers began in the late 1970s and has since been slowly growing. The literature has, thus, far largely examined entertainers’ life stories as well as whether drag reinforces or transgresses traditional gender roles. Little research has focused on the interactions between drag entertainers and their audiences. Based upon observational data and in-depth interview data, this study examines the tipping interactions that occur between an audience member and a drag entertainer during a drag show, positive and negative aspects of performing in drag, and rational techniques that entertainers use to encourage audience members to tip. In addition, it explores whether gender roles are reinforced or transgressed as well as the maintenance of the illusion of heteronormativity. Entertainers reported using several rational techniques to engage the audience, which included performing popular songs, wearing interesting outfits, and interacting with the crowd. These rational strategies were based upon the entertainer taking the role of the generalized other, the audience. Entertainers in this study discussed positive aspects of doing drag that made performing a positive symbolic experience for the performer. Through their stage performances entertainers reinforced traditional gender roles and, as a byproduct, also reinforced heteronormativity.

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Williams, Wendi Saree. "African descent women's conceptualization of ethnic/racial and gender identities." unrestricted, 2006. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-06132006-094137/.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2006.
Title from title screen. Y. Barry Chung, committee chair; Joel Meyers, Leslie Jackson, Catherine Y. Chang, committee members. Electronic text (104 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Apr. 19, 2007. Includes bibliographical references.

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Joseph, Cynthia 1960. "Theorisations of identity and difference : ways of being Malay, Chinese and Indian schoolgirls in a Malaysian secondary school." Monash University, Faculty of Education, 2003. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/8007.

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Mower, Christine Leiren. "Wasting women, corporeal citizens : race and the making of the modern woman, 1870-1917 /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9387.

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Jones, Caroline E. Tarr C. Anita. "Female sexuality in young adult literature." Normal, Ill. : Illinois State University, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=0&did=1225117161&SrchMode=1&sid=4&Fmt=2&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1177689304&clientId=43838.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 2006.
Title from title page screen, viewed on April 27, 2007. Dissertation Committee: C. Anita Tarr (chair), Roberta Seelinger Trites, Jan Christopher Susina. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-208) and abstract. Also available in print.

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Tong, Ka-man, and 唐嘉汶. "Being a tomboy: an ethnographic research of young schoolgirls in Hong Kong." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B3015814X.

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Prasad, Ambika. "Stereotype threat in India: Gender and leadership choices." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5128/.

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Stereotype threat is a psychosocial dilemma experienced by members of a negatively stereotyped group in situations where they fear they may confirm the stereotype. This study examined the phenomenon in India, thereby extending previous research to another culture. In addition, with participation by students preparing to be professionals, the results are applicable to organizational settings. Ninety graduate students from a professional training institute viewed common Indian advertisements under three conditions: gender stereotypic (women depicted as homemakers), counter stereotypic (women represented as professionally employed individuals) and neutral (no reference to any gender identity). It was hypothesized that females in the stereotypic condition would be susceptible to stereotype threat effect and thus opt for problem solver over leadership role on a subsequent task, while females in the counter stereotypic condition were expected to choose leadership roles. ANOVA was employed to test for differences across the three conditions. The study also hypothesized mediation of the stereotype threat performance deficits by self-efficacy, evaluation apprehension, anxiety, role conflict, stereotype activation, father's and mother's education levels. Hierarchical multiple regression procedures as recommended by Baron and Kenny (1986) were conducted for mediational analysis. Data analysis provided partial support for the two hypotheses. In support of the stereotype threat theory, condition emerged as a significant variable influencing selection of role choice. In line with previous research, no evidence for mediation by any of the variables studied as potential mediators was found. However role conflict and evaluation apprehension may have functioned as suppressor variables that enhanced the variance in the condition-role choice relationship. The results of the study and their implications, in context of the Indian scenario, are discussed. Certain limitations are identified and suggestions made for future research.

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Musgrove, Scott Charles. "“Riding Bareback”: Factors Involved in the Development of a Bareback Identity." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1285351706.

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Prinsloo, Casper Hendrik. "Sex-role identity and relationship satisfaction." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2214.

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People spend substantial parts of their life in a close dyadic relationship. The results range from the fulfillment of emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs, to physical and emotional abuse. The study clarifies the association between sex-role identity type, with its two traits (masculinity and femininity), and relationship satisfaction, at the dyadic level. The latter implies a focus on the identical (or different) levels of presence of the two constructs among partners in couples. Extraneous factors and personal (non-dyadic) effects are covered in addition. The two main variables are evaluated with the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and Spanier's Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS). In each case, a second instrument was administered for validation. The survey-type study followed a correlational, cross-sectional design. The main purposes have been to test new theoretical frameworks against empirical data, and knowledge production. A three-pronged approach included: an extensive literature review to identify methodological and knowledge gaps; a theory-driven design and methodology to ensure a sound study; and empirical data collection to verify the theoretical position through hypothesis testing. Likely sources of bias were countered by involving balanced numbers of male and female, and homosexual and heterosexual respondents, from non-student populations, over a wide age range, and living in close relationships spanning at least two years. The correlational design and relatively small sub-samples dictated the application of descriptive frequencies, and chi-square, variance (ANOVA) and regression analyses, as statistical techniques. The findings emerged as more similar than different for homosexual and heterosexual participants. This implies that homosexuals are not a deviant group, but equally able to achieve happiness. Congruent (identical) sex-role identity traits between partners were not strong(est) in predicting satisfaction. However, femininity and androgyny, as highest adaptive type, and identical sex-role identity types between partners did. As a result, the initial sex-role identity congruence theory has been modified into the adaptive femininity trait theory. Married heterosexual women face a predicament. While for them an undifferentiated sex-role identity type correlates with their husbands' happiness, and their own unhappiness, the inverse applies to their femininity and androgyny. The practical implications of this and other conclusions are also detailed.
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Lofdahl, William M. O'Rourke James L. "Iconic androgyne Byron's role in romantic sexual counter culture /." Diss., 2005. http://etd.lib.fsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05132005-152543.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Florida State University, 2005.
Advisor: Dr. James O'Rourke, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of English. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Sept. 19, 2005). Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 62 pages. Includes bibliographical references.

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"Gender identity and androgyny in Shuang shen 雙身 (Dual Bodies), Orlando, A room of one's own and The illusionist." 1999. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5890047.

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by Kung Siu Bing.
Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-121).
Abstract and appendix in English and Chinese.
by Kung Siu Bing.
Abstract --- p.iii
Acknowledgement --- p.v
Abbreviations used for the four literary works --- p.vi
Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1
Chapter Chapter 2 --- Femininity and Masculinity --- p.14
Chapter Chapter 3 --- Androgyny --- p.51
Chapter Chapter 4 --- Sex，Gender and Sexual Identity --- p.80
Chapter Chapter 5 --- Multiple Selves --- p.102
Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.112
Works Cited --- p.114
Appendix I Chinese version of quotations of Shuang Shen --- p.122
Appendix II Table of major characters of Shuang Shen and The Illusionist --- p.126

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Hornibrook, Robin. "The development of psychological androgyny and its relationship with self-esteem in adolescence." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/16895.

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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of sex-role identity on self-esteem in samples of adolescents. The subject population consisted of 208 white, English-speaking, middle-class adolescents. Subjects were divided into three age groups of 13 year olds, 15 year olds, and first year undergraduates. Within these three groups, four variables were investigated, namely, age, sex, sex-role identity, and self-esteem. Self-esteem was measured by means of the Tennessee Self Concept Scale, and sex-role identity by means of the Bern Sex-Role Inventory. Two-way analyses of variance were utilized to compare the mean scores obtained by each of the four sex-role categories on self-esteem. Results were then compared by sex. In addition, chi-square contingency tests were utilized to test for the incidence of androgyny in the three age groups and to compare the incidence of androgyny in a South African sample with the incidence reported in an American sample. Using a significance level of .05 as the criterion for significance, significant results were produced for most of the hypotheses. Psychological androgyny was found to be positively associated with higher levels of self-esteem at all three ages. The results -re discussed in terms of gender schema theory and psychoanalytic theory and suggestions made for clinical application. Limitations of the present research are discussed and suggestions made for further research.

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GARCIA, MAGDA LETICIA. "THE EFFECTS OF SEX ROLE IDENTITY ON HIREABILITY JUDGMENTS IN SEX-TYPED JOBS." Thesis, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/1911/13162.

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