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Sexism Structure Questionnaire Test

Clarify which stereotypes about women shape someone’s views in about 4 minutes. Get fast, specific insight into hidden sexist beliefs for research, clinical, or workplace use.

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Questions: 184 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/18

Egoism (E)

Measures the extent to which a respondent endorses the belief that women are more selfish than men.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

0 – 5: Low endorsement | 6 – 11: Moderate endorsement | 12 – 18: High endorsement

A score of 3 falls in the Low endorsement range, suggesting little tendency to view women as more selfish compared to men.

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6/18

Deceitfulness and Inconstancy (DaI)

Measures agreement with stereotypes portraying women as dishonest and inconsistent.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

0 – 6: Low endorsement | 7 – 12: Moderate endorsement | 13 – 18: High endorsement

A score of 6 falls in the Low endorsement range, suggesting relatively limited agreement with prejudices about female deceitfulness and inconstancy.

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9/18

Incompetence Stereotype (Women Drivers) (ISD)

Measures endorsement of the stereotype that women are incompetent in certain domains, such as driving.

Low bias

Moderate bias

High bias

0 – 6: Low bias | 7 – 12: Moderate bias | 13 – 18: High bias

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate bias range, suggesting a noticeable but not strongly entrenched tendency to endorse stereotypes about women’s competence (e.g., behind the wheel).

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36/54

Sexism Level (SL)

Measures the overall intensity of sexist attitudes and stereotypes expressed toward women.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 18: Low | 19 – 36: Moderate | 37 – 54: High

A score of 36 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to endorse sexist views and stereotypes.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and DEI specialists

41%OF USERS

They use it to spot subtle sexist beliefs that can shape hiring, promotion, and workplace culture.

Psychology and sociology students

34%OF USERS

They take it for coursework and research to understand how gender stereotypes are structured and measured.

People reflecting on bias

25%OF USERS

They use it to check their own attitudes or those around them and name the stereotypes driving certain reactions.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Egoism (E)

Average

7.8

Normal range

5.5 — 10.2

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Dishonesty and Inconsistency (DaI)

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11.8

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9 — 14.6

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Stupidity (woman behind the wheel) (S(btw)

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12.3

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9.2 — 15.4

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Level of Sexism (LoS)

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30.6

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23.1 — 38.1

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Completely disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Completely agree
- Strongly disagree
- Rather disagree
- Rather agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Strongly agree

These are 3 of the 18 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Questionnaire on the Structure of Sexism, QSS Test

Sexism Structure Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure is designed to assess endorsement of sexist beliefs and related stereotypes about women. The Sexism Structure Questionnaire includes 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete.

Items consist of brief statements rated by the respondent to characterize patterns of attitudinal endorsement. Developed by Peter Glick and Susan T. Fiske, the Sexism Structure Questionnaire may be used in research or applied settings to describe the structure and relative prominence of sexism-related beliefs within an individual or group.

Author: Peter Glick, Susan T. Fiske

Literature: Glick, P., & Fiske, S. T. The ambivalent sexism inventory: Differentiating hostile and benevolent sexism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1996.