John lost his job as a steelworker.However,when seeking new employment,he considers a wide variety of jobs,such as fighter pilot,teacher,and nurse.Given these choices,a psychologist like Bem might consider John to be ________.

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Bem's theory of androgyny suggests that individuals who are androgynous possess both masculine and feminine personality traits and are therefore more flexible in their gender roles and career choices. John's consideration of a wide variety of jobs would suggest that he is not restricted by traditional gender roles or stereotypes, and is therefore more likely to be androgynous.

John Lost His Job as a Steelworker