Abstract
By means of M and F scales, which correspond to the logic of the BSRI or the PAQ, men describe themselves as more instrumental and women describe themselves as more expressive. Using Likert scales, to measure some parts of the M and F scales more precisely, the results proved more complex: in both trait spheres there were significant differences as well as concordances between the sexes. Using the M and F scales, however, there is a tendency to overestimate the differences between the sexes, giving a rough description which corresponds to the popular, polarized stereotype. The numerous concordances are ignored. Concordances between the sexes also dominate the stereotype of sexes, at least for this sample of educated people. Positive correlations between the M and F scales, and the Likert scales belonging to both spheres, point to the conclusion that androgyny—at least for some issues—may be a more common phenomenon than is demonstrated by the approach of Bem. The usefulness of convenient M and F scales must be viewed critically.
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