Masculinity Quiz

Which of the following statements is not a reason men are more responsive to gender identity threats than women?
A)Masculinity is more valued than femininity in most social contexts.
B)The hegemonic masculine ideal can never actually be completely achieved.
C)Lower testosterone levels lead to an overcompensation.
D)Increasing one's masculinity necessarily diminishes the masculinity of others.



















Answer: C. Men with higher testosterone levels are more sensitive to masculinity threats than those with lower testosterone levels.