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© Kamla-Raj 2004 Anthropologist, 6(3): 181-183 (2004)
Attitude Towards Androgynization of Roles
Payal Mahajan, Neeru Sharma and Shallu Sharma
P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu 180 006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
KEY WORDS Androgyny. Masculine. Feminine. Stereotyping
ABSTRACT Androgyny refers to sex role flexibility and adaptability. An androgynous person therefore is one who has both masculine and feminine characteristics. The present study aims to find out the attitudes towards androgynization of roles. The sample comprised of 150 students (75 males and 75 females) in the age group of 15 – 25 years. Attitude towards androgynization of roles scale (ATARS) devised by Bhisht was used for data collection. Data was systematically coded and tabulated and inferences were drawn through statistical analysis using a test of significance (t). Results revealed that there was no significant difference between the attitudes of male and female students. Due to increase awareness and modernization and changed child rearing practices, the attitude of male and female regarding androgynization of roles were found similar.
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