Gender Stereotypes and Sexual Double Standards Among Chilean University Students: Psychometric and Sociocultural Evidence

This study presents the results of the application of an instrument designed to assess gender stereotypes in a cohort of 672 Chilean students. An exploratory factor analysis identified three main dimensions: traditional masculinity, feminine caregiving stereotypes, and moralizing norms regarding female behavior. To further distinguish attitudinal variation, a segmented analytical approach is proposed. The results are discussed in light of gender theory and differentiated socialization, highlighting how these stereotypical configurations operate as a psychological and normative substrate that contributes to the persistence of double standards based on gender, legitimizing greater sexual freedom for men and stricter moral control over female sexuality. Finally, the educational implications of these findings are discussed, emphasizing the need for educational interventions that critically question gender stereotypes and promote higher education oriented toward equity and non-sexist training.