The process of establishing uniform procedures for administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests to ensure consistency and fairness.
From Old French 'estandard' (rallying point, banner) + '-ization.' Making things conform to a standard.
Standardization means every person takes the test the same way — same instructions, same time limit, same scoring. Fair testing requires a level playing field.
19th-20th century standardization movements (manufacturing, education, metrics) were designed by men and often excluded women's labor standards, pay scales, and working conditions. Female-dominated industries (textiles, garment-making) were standardized differently—typically with lower wages and fewer protections.
When discussing standardization, acknowledge whose work gets standardized and whose gets excluded. Ensure standards apply equitably across gender lines.
["equity-centered standardization","inclusive standardization"]
Women labor organizers like Rose Schneiderman and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union fought for standardized safety and wage protections that were systematically denied.
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