Sandra Bem
Sandra Bem | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1944 |
| Died | May 20, 2014 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan |
| Known for | gender schema theory, Bem Sex-Role Inventory |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, Cornell University |
Sandra Ruth Lipsitz Bem (June 22, 1944 – May 20, 2014) was an American psychologist known for her works in androgyny and gender studies. Her pioneering work on gender roles, gender polarization and gender stereotypes led directly to more equal employment opportunities for women in the United States.