Concept of Masculinity in Men and Their Attitude towards Women

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between concept of masculinity in men and their attitude towards women. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a significant negative relationship between concept of masculinity in men and their attitude towards women. Also, it was hypothesized that concept of masculinity is likely to predict attitude towards women in men. Cross-sectional co-relational research design and purposive sampling was used to recruit a sample of men (N=100). Male Role Inventory (MRI) (Snell, 2013) and Attitude towards Women (AWS) (Spence, Helmrich & Stapp, 1978) was used to assess the study variable. Person product moment correlation and hierarchal regression analysis was used to analyse data through SPSS. Results showed a negative correlation between concept of masculinity in men and their attitude towards women while the concept of masculinity proved to be a predictor of attitude towards women. This study does not only serve as an insight into the concept of masculinity in Pakistani men but also enables to device strategies to change men’s attitude towards women thus combating violence against women.