An Investigation of Teacher Perceptions of Sex-Typed Behaviors

Abstract

independence, the present study investigated the impact of this emphasis on teacher perceptions of student behavior. Teachers rated 80Supper-middle and lower SES students on 32 behaviors, many of which have traditionally been considered sex-differentiating. Response data were factor analyzed and the four major factors were labeled Creativity, Aggression, Dependence, and Achievement Orientation. Among the fmdings was that current social 'trends have not had a marked effect upon sex-role stereotyping, as girls were perceived as significantly more dependent and boys as more aggressive. In addition, girls were perceived as more creative and achievement oriented. These results were found to be stable regardless of student IQ, grade, or socio-econornic status.