Male Role Norms Inventory

Levant, Ronald F.; Hirsch, Linda; Celentano, Elizabeth; Cozza, Tracy M.; Hill, Susan; MacEachern, Mary; Marty, Nicolas; Schnedeker, John

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“…Levant & Richmond, 2007, p.131). Similarly, Levant et al (1992) and Levant and Fischer (1998), when developing their Male Role Norms Inventory (MRNI), deduced that the ideology of traditional masculinity could be summed up in seven theoretically 32 derived norms -avoidance of femininity, fear and hatred of homosexuals, self-reliance, aggression, achievement/status, nonrelational attitudes towards sex, and restrictive emotionality.…”

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A discursive psychological framework for analyzing men and masculinities.

Wetherell

Edley

2014

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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This paper aims to describe and promote a Discursive Psychological approach to studying men and masculinity. It begins by showcasing some of our own research in this area, before moving on to compare and contrast the central tenets of this approach with those underpinning one of the mainstays of North American scholarship on men and masculinity: the Gender Role Strain Paradigm. We argue that, despite significant points of overlap, Discursive Psychology differs from the Gender Role Strain Paradigm in several key respects; including its treatment of variability, its theory of ideology and its model of the social actor. We claim that, in line with the precepts of Discursive Psychology, gender researchers need to pay closer attention to the nuances of men's talk and to see masculinities as practical accomplishments, rather than the (inevitable) playing-out of particular role prescriptions.

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Section: Formulating Ideologymentioning

confidence: 99%

A discursive psychological framework for analyzing men and masculinities.

Wetherell

Edley

2014

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

108

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“…Multidimensionality suggests the need to assess support for dominant norms rather than a single masculinity or femininity script. Individual endorsement of these is seen to vary over context and time as well as across age; culture; sexual orientation; social class; and 'race' (Levant andMajors 1997, Levant andFischer 1998). In addition the assumed independence of masculinity and femininity requires that attitudes toward these constructs are assessed apart.…”

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Beyond traditional understanding of gender measurement: the gender (re)presentation approach

Luyt

2013

Journal of Gender Studies

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This paper considers different approaches to measuring gender. It critically reviews gender role theorising and describes how this has informed two approaches to measuring gender as an individual phenomenon: gender orientation (the assessment of individual traits) and gender ideology (assessing individual endorsement, and internalisation, of social norms). It is argued here that social constructionist perspectives offer a viable alternative to gender role theory and that these inform an alternative approach to measuring gender as a social phenomenon: gender (re)presentation. This approach assesses group level endorsement of dominant gender representations. Endorsement is not seen to reflect individual traits or internalised social norms.Rather, it is understood as a social practice, made meaningful through shared understanding of dominant gender representation. This approach is introduced through critique of the traditional concept of attitudes and a reformulation thereof. The practical measurement implications and benefit of this reformulation are outlined.

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“…Using the Male Role Norms Inventory (MRNI) developed by Levant and Fischer (1998), traditional masculine characteristics such as Avoidance of Femininity, Aggression, Restrictive Emotionality, and Achievement and Status were measured. Findings confirmed the hypothesis that female participants were less likely than male participants to endorse a culturally traditional sense of masculinity.…”

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The Experiences of Gay, Military Men and the Impact on One's Sense of Masculinity

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Gallenberg³

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Part of the Educational Psychology CommonsRecommended Citation Alt, Marcus Christopher. "The experiences of gay, military men and the impact on one's sense of masculinity." PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) thesis, University of Iowa, 2015. http://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1948. Lastly, thank you to all the men who took part in this study. The courage shown in sharing your experiences is truly inspirational. You were the driving force behind this project and for that I am most appreciative. THE EXPERIENCES OF GAY, MILITARY MEN AND THE IMPACT ON ONE'S SENSEv ABSTRACT Literature has offered insight into aspects of traditional masculine gender norms in shaping expectations of soldiers (Arkin & Dobrofsky, 1978;Green et al., 2010;Johnson, 2010; Lorber & Garcia, 2010;Shawver, 1995), yet there has been little consideration of how these norms affect gay identified servicemen. For centuries, military policies have made efforts to restrict gay individuals from serving openly or at all, leading to inquiry about the effectiveness of these individuals as service members and the impact on unit cohesion (Burrelli, 2012; Parco & Levy, 2010;Shawver, 1995;Zellman, 1996). The current study examines the experiences of gay service men and the impact on the expression of their masculine and gay identity while in the military. The researcher explores the definition of masculinity in the military, its role in the expression of gay sexual identity, experiences of and participation in acts of homophobia by self or others, and participants' perception of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy repeal, as it relates to their comfort with expressing their gay identity. vi PUBLIC ABSTRACTPrevious research has looked into the how masculinity is defined in the military and the expectations that many soldiers face in trying to live up to this standard (Arkin & Dobrofsky, 1978;Green et al., 2010;Johnson, 2010; Lorber & Garcia, 2010;Shawver, 1995). There is little consideration, however, for the impact of these expectations on gay service members. The current study examines the experiences of gay service men and the impact on how they express their sense of masculinity and gay identity while in the military. More specifically, this study seeks these individuals' definition of masculinity, how it impacted their expression of being gay, and their experience in serving under polices preventing them from serving openly. Overall, findings suggest that these men identified with the military's definition of masculinity and did not feel less masculine because of their sexual orientation. Further, they continued to gain acceptance of their sexual identity while serving, but feel that it will still take several years before gays are fully accepted in the military.vii

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Male Role Norms Inventory

Cited by 45 publications

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A discursive psychological framework for analyzing men and masculinities.

A discursive psychological framework for analyzing men and masculinities.

Beyond traditional understanding of gender measurement: the gender (re)presentation approach

The Experiences of Gay, Military Men and the Impact on One's Sense of Masculinity

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