HOW ANDROGYNOUS ARE YOU?
Directions: Use the scale below to indicate how well each of the following characteristics describes
you. Write the appropriate number from the scale in the space.
1 = Usually not true
2 = Occasionally true
3 = Quite often true
4 = Almost always true
___ 1. aggressive ___21. defend own beliefs
___ 2. affectionate ___22. yielding
___ 3. ambitious ___23. strong personality
___ 4. compassionate ___24. cheerful
___ 5. assertive ___25. analytical
___ 6. gentle ___26. shy
___ 7. athletic ___27. leadership abilities
___ 8. loving toward children ___28. easily flattered
___ 9. competitive ___29. willing to take risks
___10. loyal ___30. feminine
___11. dominant ___31. make decisions easily
___12. sensitive to others ___32. eager to soothe hurt feelings
___13. forceful ___33. masculine
___14. sympathetic ___34. inefficient
___15. independent ___35. acts like a leader
___16. tender ___36. childlike
___17. self-reliant ___37. individualistic
___18. understanding ___38. non-use of harsh language
___19. willing to take a stand ___39. self-sufficient
___20. warm ___40. gullible
Scoring: Add up your ratings for all the odd-numbered items. This is your Masculinity score.
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Now add up your ratings for all the even numbered items. This is your femininity score.
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Subtract the lower score from the higher score. If the difference is less than ten (10), this is an indication that you are
an "androgynous" individual. If the difference is greater than ten (10), this is an indication that you tend to exhibit,
more often, traditional gender role behavior. The higher of your two scores (Masculinity or Femininity) would
indicate the traditional gender role behavior that you exhibit most often. __________
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