The phenomenon of having characteristics of a male or female who has a high degree of both feminine (expressive)and masculine (instrumental)characteristics is known as _____.

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Androgyny refers to having a balance of both traditionally masculine and feminine characteristics. It is not the same as misogyny, which is a hatred or dislike of women, sexual dimorphism, which refers to physical differences between males and females, gender stereotyping, which is the act of assigning certain traits or behaviors to specific genders, or homonegativity, which is a negative attitude towards individuals who are attracted to members of the same sex.

The Phenomenon of Having Characteristics of a Male or Female