Neutralizing Sexist Titles in Holland's Self-Directed Search: What Difference Does It Make?.

Boyd, Vivian S.

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Publication Date: 1976

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Neutralizing Sexist Titles in Holland's Self-Directed Search: What Difference Does It Make?

Boyd, Vivian S.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 9, 2, 191-198, Oct 76

Sex-role stereotyping in the linguistic structure of Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) was examined. A revised SDS was constructed involving the removal of all masculine-toned terminology. The subjects did perceive the two inventories differently, with subjects completing the standard SDS viewing it as slightly less equitable. (Author)

Descriptors: Career Choice, College Students, Females, Interest Inventories, Interest Research, Research Projects, Sex Discrimination, Sex Stereotypes, Structural Linguistics, Test Construction, Vocational Interests

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Self Directed Search

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