Are you a misogynist? Taking the test.

[TexasTowelie]

167. Good question,

I don't know if I really have an answer though.

I'm not that well versed in psychology, but attacking someone's gender is usually considered to be one of the harshest responses when delivering insults. I know that is completely wrong and it is either a defensive mechanism or a way to rationalize my behavior.

As far as I am concerned, the insult words that define manliness are the most offensive to me. Therefore, jerk doesn't affect me at all, a**hole or f**ker has a little effect, wimp moves to the next level, and words like fa**ot and pu**y are the most offensive.

I never used the "c" word to describe a woman because it wasn't in my vernacular when I grew up, but the "b" word was and I considered it to be the most insulting word for a woman.

Unfortunately some behaviors become ingrained due to circumstances and my situation is influenced by the fact that nearly all of my friends are men. I often see behavior that I don't want to emulate, but undesirable behavior occurs because of my mental health issues or due to stress. Fortunately, the circumstances where I've made gender specific insults rarely occur and I've exercised better judgment and control.