BSRI/androgyny

Androgyny

Co-existence of masculine femanine characters, which is argued to be psychologically healthier than being only either masculine/fem eg- assertive at home, nurturing at home

BSRI

bem role sex inventory, self report questionnaire scale 1-7 in 1974, measured 2 dimensions of masc/fem using 60 key traits 20-fem 20-masc 20-neutral based on the score can be either masculine, feminine, androgynous or undifferentiated helps psychologists understand gender beyond the binary view.

AO3- methodology

outdated created in 70s, now less than 75% agreement on terms used as traits do not have the same meaning today limiting its temporal validaty, Also uses self report so can be influenced by Social desirability bias ,may rate how they believe they 'should be' not true reflection

AO3 - less prejudice

early attempt to challenge traditional gender roles, more inclusive view on gender identity included sub sections other than masculine/fem, to help destigmatise androgyny and help promote gender equality

AO3- Culturally biased

Developed in USA cant be applied everywhere as it labels assertiveness as a male characteristic , but in other cultures such as the tchumbali tribes researched by mead, assertiveness was a feminine trait so, reduces cross cultural validity as cannot be applied to other cultures effectively