Problems of Male Sex Role Readers

Friebus, Robert J.

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Problems of Male Sex Role Readers

Friebus, Robert J.

Abstract

This paper examines five of the six male sex role anthologies currently available. They potentially serve an important function by creating an image of what is important in the male sex role literature. Unfortunately, they create a limited view of the literature. A content analysis was carried out along two dimensions: i) the type of data utilized and 2) the substantive issues addressed. Six types of data categories emerged. The majority of articles utilized an essay format with few readings based on research literature or original data. Substantive issues were grouped into thirteen categories. Gaps in the range of topics and coverage within topics are discussed. The anthologies create an inaccurate image of male sex role literature as largely personal, non-empirical, limited in scope and somewhat dated.