Items:

Manhood and Masculinity

• Boys do not remain faithful to their girlfriends for long
• Boys lose respect if they talk about their problems
• Boys need to be tough even if they are very young
• It is bothersome when boys behave like girls
• There are times when a boy needs to beat his girlfriend
• Only men should work outside the home

Girls and Women’s Roles

• Girls cannot do well in Math and Science
• It’s a girl’s fault if a male teacher sexually harasses her
• A wife should always obey her husband
• If a girl says no it naturally means yes
• Violence against girls is perpetrated by strangers
• Since girls have to get married they should not be sent for higher education
• A woman should tolerate violence in order to keep her family together
• Girls like to be teased by boys
• Girls with less clothes provoke boys

Boys’ Controlling Behaviors

A boy is justified in:

• Telling her which friends she can or cannot talk to or see
• Not allowing her to go outside alone
• Pressuring her not to breakup with her boyfriend
• Telling her what kind of dress she can or cannot wear
• Telling her what to do all the time
• Trying to convince her to have sex

Response Options:
5-point scale from Agree to Disagree