The Effect of Gender Role on Attitudes Towards Inequitable Gender Norms Among Malaysian Men

The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) measure is the most frequently tested gender role instrument and one of the most investigated psychometric constructs in general. However, its application to the Malaysian setting as well as its relation to gender equality attitudes is rarely explored. Therefore, th...

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Published in:Sexuality & culture 2020-12, Vol.24 (6), p.2113-2136
Main Authors: Endut, Noraida, Bagheri, Reyhaneh, Azman, Azwan, Hashim, Intan H. M., Selamat, Nor Hafizah, Mohajer, Leila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Attitudes
Empowerment
Equality
Female roles
Femininity
Gender equality
Gender equity
Gender inequality
Gender relations
Gender roles
Health behavior
Masculinity
Men
Original Paper
Personality and Social Psychology
Psychology
Regional and Cultural Studies
Reproductive health
Sex role
Sexuality
Social construction
Social Sciences
Socialization
Violence against women
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Summary:The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) measure is the most frequently tested gender role instrument and one of the most investigated psychometric constructs in general. However, its application to the Malaysian setting as well as its relation to gender equality attitudes is rarely explored. Therefore, this research guided by the social constructionist perspective aims to examine the relationship between gender role (masculinity and femininity) and attitudes towards inequitable gender norms. A sample of 168 Malaysian men completed the two measures of Gender Equitable Men scale and the BSRI. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between gender role and attitudes towards inequitable gender norms. In contrast to the femininity gender role, masculinity gender role in men contributes to gender inequality attitudes. The findings in this study are largely supporting the theory that masculinity may be a key construct in the men’s negative attitudes about gender equality, which has been shown to be an important predictor of achieving women’s right and empowerment. In this article, we highlight the importance of socialization processes in context and consider how the social construction of gender affects attitudes about sexuality, reproductive health, gender roles and violence against women.
ISSN:1095-5143
1936-4822
DOI:10.1007/s12119-020-09740-6