Endorsing masculine characteristics more; (3) androgynous-high in both masculine and feminine traits, and (4) undifferentiated-low in both categories. Because individuals encounter many circumstances in life requiring a variety of appropriate responses and behaviors, Bem suggested that the androgynous person would be most functional in number of situations, being able to nurture, to be assertive, to express appropriate emotionality, while being rational and independent when appropriate (bem,1974). However, the findings of empirical studies of the correlation between gender-typing and behavioral flexibility have been inconsistent. In many cases, having the “masculine” traits of independence, agency, self – esteem, and so on is healthier and more adaptive