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Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS)

Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS) Test

In 4 minutes, understand how internalized sexist beliefs may shape how you view yourself and other women. Backed by research, it offers a quick snapshot to support therapy, self-esteem work, or study.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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4/7

Male Superiority (MS)

Measures the degree to which a person endorses beliefs that men are inherently superior to women.

Low endorsement

Moderate endorsement

High endorsement

1 – 2: Low endorsement | 3 – 5: Moderate endorsement | 6 – 7: High endorsement

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate endorsement range, suggesting a mixed or situational acceptance of male-superiority beliefs rather than a consistently strong stance.

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3/7

Devaluation of Women (DoW)

Measures the degree to which someone agrees with beliefs that women are less important or valuable than men.

Low devaluation

Moderate devaluation

High devaluation

1 – 2.9: Low devaluation | 3 – 5: Moderate devaluation | 5.1 – 7: High devaluation

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to endorse some devaluing views about women, but not strongly.

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4/7

Distrust of Women (DoW)

Measures the tendency to view women as unreliable, untrustworthy, or manipulative.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 7: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a situational or mixed tendency to doubt women’s reliability rather than a consistently strong distrust.

example score

4/7

Internalized Misogyny (IM)

Measures the extent to which a woman has internalized negative, stereotyped attitudes toward her own gender.

Low internalization

Moderate internalization

High internalization

1 – 2.9: Low internalization | 3 – 5: Moderate internalization | 5.1 – 7: High internalization

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate internalization range, suggesting some endorsement of sexist stereotypes may influence attitudes toward oneself or other women.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-reflection and growth seekers

41%OF USERS

Women who want to spot subtle sexist beliefs they’ve absorbed and understand how these attitudes affect their self-esteem and relationships with other women.

Therapy and coaching clients

34%OF USERS

People using counseling or self-esteem work who take the test to clarify sources of shame, comparison, or harsh judgment toward themselves and other women.

Gender studies and clinicians

25%OF USERS

Researchers, students, and mental health professionals who use a validated questionnaire to measure internalized sexism for coursework, studies, or clinical assessment.

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Male Superiority (MS)

Average

4.1

Normal range

3.3 — 5

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Devaluation of Women (DoW)

Average

4.1

Normal range

3.3 — 5

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majority

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Distrust of Women (DoW)

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3.7

Normal range

2.6 — 4.9

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Internal Misogyny Scale (IMS)

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2.6

Normal range

1.6 — 3.5

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the degree to which sexist stereotypes about women have been internalized and applied to oneself and other women. It focuses on attitudes that may operate automatically and affect self-esteem and solidarity.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adult women in research, clinical screening, or self-reflection contexts. It is not designed as a general population measure for men.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical beliefs or reactions rather than rare exceptions. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual statements.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 17 statements.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate stronger internalized negative beliefs about women. Results are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside clinical or research context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS) Test

misogyny sexism

This measure is designed to assess internalized negative beliefs and stereotypes about women that may influence self-evaluation and attitudes toward other women. The Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS) is administered as a brief self-report questionnaire.

It includes 17 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Responses can be used in research or clinical contexts to describe the degree to which internalized sexist attitudes may be present and related to distress, self-criticism, or interpersonal dynamics. The Internalized Misogyny Scale (IMS) is listed by psytests.org (2023).

Author: psytests.org (2023)

Literature: Piggot, M. Double jeopardy. Swinburne University of Technology. 2004.; Szymanski, D. M., Gupta, A., Carr, E. R., & Stewart, D. Internalized misogyny as a moderator of the link between sexist events and women's psychological distress. Sex Roles. 2009.

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