Heteronormative Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (1)

The Heteronormative Attitudes and Beliefs Scale Instructions: Below are some statements representing different attitudes and beliefs. You will probably find that you agree with some of the statements, and disagree with others, to varying extents. Please indicate your reaction to each statement by circling the appropriate phrase beneath each statement. 1. In healthy intimate relationships, women may sometimes take on stereotypical ‘male’ roles, and men may sometimes take on stereotypical ‘female’ roles. (R) strongly disagree disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 2. In intimate relationships, women and men take on roles according to gender for a reason; it’s really the best way to have a successful relationship. strongly disagree disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 3. There are only two sexes: male and female. strongly disagree disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 4. People should partner with whomever they choose, regardless of sex or gender. (R) strongly disagree disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 5. Gender is the same thing as sex. strongly disagree disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 6. Femininity and masculinity are determined by biological factors, such as genes and hormones, before birth. strongly disagree Disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 7. All people are either male or female. strongly disagree Disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree 8. Things go better in intimate relationships if people act according to what is traditionally expected of their gender. strongly disagree Disagree slightly disagree exactly neutral slightly agree agree strongly agree