Hand me my crinoline

I took the Bem Androgyny Test to see how "fem" or "butch" I am. Now anyone that knows me knows that physically I'm not a "girlie" girl. I rarely wear makeup, I wear dresses on occasion, but have probably worn hose about 5 times in the past couple of decades, and I haven't worn heels since the Reagan administration.

Needless to say, I was rather surprised that, on this, I tested out as FEMININE.

I'm not talking -20 or -21 or even -25.

NOPE -- I ranked in at -37 check that -- grabbed the calculator in case I had made an error (hey I'll admit to mathematical errors) my score a -40.

Which in a way surprises me, I have been known to drive around without asking for directions or looking at a map.

But I suddenly have an urge to go do "guy" things. YO CREM need some help with the batteries soon?


Bem Androgyny Test

See if you are "Butch" or "Fem"

This test is a way of judging how masculine or feminine you are. Answer
questions as the term best fits you according to the following scale:

1 = Never or almost never true
2 = Usually not true
3 = Sometimes but infrequently true
4 = Occasionally true
5 = Often true
6 = Usually true
7 = Always or almost always true

Questions:

1. Acts as a Leader 31. Has leadership abilities
2. Adaptable 32. Moody
3. Affectionate 33. Loves children
4. Conceited 34. Reliable
5. Aggressive 35. Independent
6. Cheerful 36. Loyal
7. Ambitious 37. Individualistic
8. Conscientious 38. Secretive
9. Childlike 39. Sensitive to the needs of others
10. Conventional 40. Sincere
11. Analytical 41. Makes decisions easily
12. Compassionate 42. Shy
13. Assertive 43. Masculine
14. Friendly 44. Solemn
15. Does not use harsh language 45. Soft-spoken
16. Happy 46. Tactful
17. Athletic 47. Self-reliant
18. Eager to soothe hurt feelings 48. Sympathetic
19. Competitive 49. Self-sufficient
20. Helpful 50. Theatrical
21. Feminine 51. Tender
22. Inefficient 52. Truthful
23. Defends own beliefs 53. Strong personality
24. Flatterable 54. Understanding
25. Dominant 55. Willing to take a stand
26. Jealous 56. Unpredictable
27. Gentle 57. Warm
28. Likable 58. Unsystematic
29. Forceful 59. Willing to take risks
30. Gullible 60. Yielding

Answers:

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7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11. _____ 12. _____

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25. _____ 26. _____ 27. _____ 28. _____ 29. _____ 30. _____

31. _____ 32. _____ 33. _____ 34. _____ 35. _____ 36. _____

37. _____ 38. _____ 39. _____ 40. _____ 41. _____ 42. _____

43. _____ 44. _____ 45. _____ 46. _____ 47. _____ 48. _____

49. _____ 50. _____ 51. _____ 52. _____ 53. _____ 54. _____

55. _____ 56. _____ 57. _____ 58. _____ 59. _____ 60. _____

Column totals: (Add up the values in each of the six columns.)

1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____

Masculine traits: _____ Add column 1 to column 5.

Feminine traits: _____ Add column 3 to column 6.

Bem score: _____ Subtract Feminine traits from Masculine traits.
Masculine traits - Feminine traits = Bem score.
Compare Bem score to the androgyny scale below.

Androgyny scale:

Masculine > +20
Nearly Masculine +10 to +19
Androgynous + 9 to - 9
Nearly feminine -10 to -19
Feminine < -20

Columns 1 and 5 are the "Masculine" traits.
Columns 3 and 6 are the "Feminine" traits.
Columns 2 and 4 are the "Neutral" traits.