This study compared heterosexual and homosexual males’ androgyny and attitudes toward women. Twenty-two homosexual and 34 heterosexual, white, single, university males completed the short version Attitudes Toward Women Scale (AWS) (Spence, Helmreich and Stapp, 1973) and Bem’s Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI) (Bem, 1974).It was hypothesized that 1) Male homosexuals hold more liberal views toward women than male heterosexuals and, 2) Male homosexuals are more androgynous than male heterosexuals.A multivariate analysis of variance, on the AWS and BSRI, indicated a significant difference between the homosexual and heterosexual groups (p<.0002). In addition, univariate analysis showed the significant difference accounted for by responses to the AWS (p<.0001) and not by differences in BSRI scores (p, n.s.). Thus, Hypothesis 1 was supported and Hypothesis 2 rejected. Psychological and political implications of this investigation are discussed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/181334 |
| Date | January 1976 |
| Creators | Sahl, Jeffrey Claude |
| Contributors | Poland, Elizabeth Y. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | 21, [1] leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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