Why we can’t and shan’t measure gender
Abstract: The aim of this article is to draw attention to the fact that the constructions of gender - frequently quantified in scientific research (and practice)—are unstable across time and space. In this regard, we look at the genesis of the measures and definitions reflective of the social change and knowledge that has shaped views on the gender dimensions. Our analysis of gender measures shows that the majority are based on definitions that conceive of femininity and masculinity as stable personality traits and that these measures are part of essentialist assumptions on gender roles and gender identity. We consider these measures to be strongly stereotypical and “outdated”. In the second part, we put forward evidence, from research findings, that indicates that perceptions of gender have not just changed over time. Different interpretations of masculinity and femininity exist within specific cultures, social categories and spaces.
- Standort
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
- Sprache
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Englisch
- Erschienen in
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Why we can’t and shan’t measure gender ; volume:27 ; number:2 ; year:2017 ; pages:205-218 ; extent:14
Human affairs ; 27, Heft 2 (2017), 205-218 (gesamt 14)
- Urheber
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Fúsková, Jana
Hargašová, Lucia
Andraščiková, Simona
- DOI
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10.1515/humaff-2017-0018
- URN
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022111813311094622697
- Rechteinformation
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 07:35 MESZ
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Beteiligte
- Fúsková, Jana
- Hargašová, Lucia
- Andraščiková, Simona
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