Old Wives Tales Gender Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1For a folklore-themed keepsake, you can select a sun, an iron key, or another traditionally masculine-coded motif. What is your reaction?
  • I would value the motif as a personal symbol of masculine energy.
  • I would enjoy its masculine association as one part of its meaning.
  • I might choose it for the story or appearance rather than its gender association.
  • I would prefer a motif without a masculine association.
• 2A new friend says that you give off “feminine energy.” Which response comes closest to your own?
  • I would find the description strongly affirming and personally accurate.
  • It would often fit, although not in every setting or mood.
  • I could enjoy it as a loose metaphor without taking it as an identity statement.
  • I would prefer that feminine language not be applied to me.
• 3In a conversation, someone uses an old wives’ tale to sort people into strictly feminine or masculine types. What would you most want to do?
  • Choose the type that fits me and enjoy the tale within that category.
  • Choose the closer type while noting that neither captures everything.
  • Combine parts of both types to make a more personal result.
  • Rewrite the premise so people can fall between, beyond, across, or outside the two types.