An exploratory analysis of gender stereotyping using the theoretical framework of relational density theory

Sickman, Elana; Belisle, Jordan; Payne, Ashley N.; Hutchison, Lauren; Travis, Erin

doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.04.007

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“…More recently, for example, an extension of RFT known as Relational Density Theory (Belisle and Dixon 2020) has attempted to use a multidimensional scaling procedure to map the volume and strength/density of relational networks with implications for how resistant to change certain relational networks might be. A study by Sickman et al (2023) examined how this approach may be applied to gender stereotyping, demonstrating how adjectives clustered along a binary gender dimension and positive and negative affective dimensions. Additionally, qualitative explorations of gendered verbal behavior could be a meaningful avenue.…”

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Gender Is the Name of the Frame: Understanding Gender through the Lens of Relational Frame Theory

Farrell,

Mizael,

Gould

2023

Social Sciences

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While researchers continue to develop their understanding of gender as a complex and multifaceted concept, the detrimental impact of gender-related inequity and social injustice persists. This conceptual paper describes the potential benefits of incorporating Relational Frame Theory (RFT) as a contextual and pragmatic approach to gender. An RFT lens might enhance our understanding of gender as a language-based phenomenon, involving patterns of derived relational responding and rule-governed behavior. Such an understanding might then facilitate the development of assessments and context-sensitive interventions that support flexible and expansive experiences of gender that promote thriving. Despite the potential utility of an RFT approach, RFT has rarely been applied to gender-related concerns. This paper aims to provide a starting point for exploring gender from an RFT perspective, highlight relevant RFT studies, acknowledge limitations of current lines of research, and provide recommendations regarding future research. We hope that the paper will also act as a call to action for contextual behavioral scientists, as well as demonstrate how an RFT perspective might both align with, as well as add to, existing perspectives from other disciplines.

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Section: Considering Alternative Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%