The Bem Sex Role Inventory
Oftentimes, we believe that there are only two gender identities: male and female. However, in fact, gender identity—like sexual orientation—falls on a continuum. The Bem Sex Role Inventory was created with traditional gender traits in mind, placing people into categories depending on how much they conform to stereotypical notions of gender. Accordingly, anyone can be labeled as masculine, feminine, androgynous, or undifferentiated/genderqueer.
Instructions: Go to this link and take this short survey of the Bem Sex Role Inventory at the following link so you can see where you fall on this continuum.
Link: http://www.afifthofnothing.com/gendertest.html
Reflect on whether you think the inventory is a valid and reliable indicator of how you think and feel about yourself. Do you think in general this is a reliable inventory for people to see where they fall on the continuum of the Bem Sex Role inventory?
Write a 2-page reflection, using Times New Roman 12-point font.
Link: http://www.afifthofnothing.com/gendertest.html