Measuring gender role attitude of Indian population
Journal Title: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS) - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Gender role attitude has gained considerable attention over the past three decades as the concern of the society shifts from male dominance to the liberation of female sex. This attitude of a country’s population helps in explaining deep rooted gender sensitivity in its society. Present article throws light on gender role attitude measurement scales used in different countries with an aim to prepare an instrument for developing country like India.This paper discussesthe scalesfrom 1972 to 2011 with reference to their heads, items, content, usages and compatibility with Indian population.While reviewing the variety of scales it was found that the relevance of the old scales in today’s scenario isquestionable as attitudes are changing constantly. Since religion, culture and geography poses a big impact on developing attitude of a person, thus to judge the gender role attitude of any region or country the measuring items of the scale should be selected which are capable enough to draw the true information.Acommon scale with items addressing to both men and women without predicting their backgroundswould serve the purpose.A common scale for the entire world seems to be a farfetched idea as it is directed by the socio-cultural environment of countries.
Authors and Affiliations
Ruby Jain, Surbhi Pareek
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