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

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Bem's theory of androgyny proposes that individuals should strive to possess both masculine and feminine traits in order to maximize their personal and interpersonal flexibility. By considering a variety of jobs outside of his previous occupation as a steelworker, John is demonstrating a willingness to consider and pursue a diverse range of career options that could be considered both masculine and feminine. Therefore, Bem might consider John to be androgynous.

John Lost His Job as a Steelworker