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Masculinity, Femininity, Neutrality: Responses to Susan Bem's Adjective lists

Deadline: 31/07/2022

The Between Gallery

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The Between Gallery began in 2022 as an online gallery space for artists to respond to pre-determined themes. As a platform for both emerging and established artists, The Between bridges the gap between the two and allows artists at any stage of their careers to respond, practise and challenge their creativity through diverse themes. This open call will culminate in an ONLINE exhibition. Therefore all artworks that are physical must be photographed and submitted, we will not accept actual artworks. Please contact us if you have any queries about this - we are friendly!

Sandra L. Bem wrote in 1974 that “… in society at large, masculinity and femininity have long been conceptualized as bipolar ends of a single continuum…”. Today the lines between what is regarded as feminine and masculine are arguable, but in 1974 Bem decided to create a list of adjectives that form “Items on the Masculinity, Femininity, and Social Desirability Scales of the BSRI [Bem Sex-Role Inventory].

This open-call asks artists to respond to the adjective list by submitting artworks that challenge, affirm and rethink how we interpret their meanings. Works could include: painting, drawing, sketches/works-in-progress, digital images, video, written/spoken word, poetry, etc.

As there are 60 adjectives in total, The Between Gallery have decided to ask for submissions in the 1974 categories of: Masculine items, Feminine items and Neutral items. 

Masculine Items:

  • Acts as a leader
  • Aggressive
  • Ambitious
  • Analytical
  • Assertive
  • Athletic
  • Competitive
  • Defends own beliefs
  • Dominant
  • Forceful
  • Has leadership abilities
  • Independent
  • Individualistic
  • Makes decisions easily
  • Masculine
  • Self-reliant
  • Self-sufficient
  • Strong Personality
  • Willing to take a stand
  • Willing to take risks

 

Feminine Items:

  • Affectionate
  • Cheerful
  • Childlike
  • Compassionate
  • Does not use harsh language
  • Eager to soothe hurt feelings
  • Feminine
  • Flatterable
  • Gentle
  • Gullible
  • Loves Children
  • Loyal
  • Sensitive to the needs of others
  • Shy
  • Soft Spoken
  • Sympathetic
  • Tender
  • Understanding
  • Warm
  • Yielding

 

Neutral Items:

  • Adaptable
  • Conceited
  • Conscientious
  • Conventional
  • Friendly
  • Happy
  • Helpful
  • Inefficient
  • Jealous
  • Likable
  • Moody
  • Reliable
  • Secretive
  • Sincere
  • Solemn
  • Tactful
  • Theatrical
  • Truthful
  • Unpredictable
  • Unsystematic
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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Anyone.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is a rolling date, we will keep taking submissions until all 60 adjectives have been responded to but this will be on a month-by-month basis.
How many works can I submit?
One artwork per submission, but multiple submissions can be made.
When is the delivery date?
N/A this is an ONLINE exhibition.
When do I need to collect my work?
N/A this is an ONLINE exhibition.
How much does it cost?
Nothing!
Are there payments to artists?
Unfortunately not.
Is there a private view / opening?
The artworks will go live at the end of each rolling submission round.

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