Gender Difference in Perception of Masculine and Feminine Gender Roles among Primary Schools Children

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is statistically significant gender difference in perception of masculine and feminine gender roles. Data were collected from 156 randomly selected respondents from Burayu Primary and Lalisies Talent Schools Oromia regional state Ethiopia. The reliability and face validity questionnaire was checked via pilot test. The results revealed that a substantial sex difference in perception of gender roles. That means females are socialized to be more feminine than males are. However, both sexes did not differ significantly with respect to perception of masculine gender role. Implications of the results for practice and future research are discussed.

Keywords: Burayu, Children, Gender role perception, Primary Schools