To investigate the possible presence of reverse sex-stereotyping with respect to males in an occupation traditionally associated with females, 135 senior female nursing students were asked to rate the value of an article The author's sex and credentials were manipulated and the resultant ratings were analyzed. Results indicate that some reverse sex-stereotyping occurred. This and other findings are presented and directions for future research discussed.
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