Question

Describe likely differences between gender-typed and androgynous people with respect to the way or the extent to which they might think differently about academic interests and athletic pursuits.

Answer 1

Gender-typed people and androgynous people differ in several ways when we look at general trends. Gender-typed people are those who fit easily within traditional gender roles. These people tend to suscribe to traditional beliefs of masculinity and femininity, as well as traditional gendered behaviours.

When it comes to academic interests, they most likely believe that subjects such as science and engineering fit males better, while subjects such as English, teaching and art are more "female." When it comes to athletic pursuits, they would most likely identify activities such as dancing with women, while they believe activities such as football and boxing are more "male."

On the other hand, androgynous people have a more fluid and less strict view of gender. They are more likely to believe that all people should be able to engage in particular behaviours. They also tend to believe that women and men are equally skilled at all subjects, and that the path each person choses to follow depends on their personal interests and not on their gender.