Comfort and Conformity of Gender Expression Scale – CAGES

I feel comfortable talking with others about ways that gender-role stereotypes can be challenged.

I feel uncomfortable if I do not conform to gender expectations in social situations.

I enjoy challenging societal gender norms in creating my personal spaces (e.g. home/office).

I am uncomfortable interacting with others in ways that do not conform to gender expectations.

I am comfortable interacting with others in ways that defy gender norms.

I feel comfortable purchasing items that are inconsistent with social expectations of my gender.

I would feel upset if my personal environment (e.g. home/office) did not conform to gender expectations.

I feel uncomfortable when my appearance does not meet others' expectations of my gender.

I feel uneasy engaging in certain hobbies or activities that are not considered appropriate for my gender.

I feel most at ease when my personal environment (e.g. home, office) reflects what most people expect of my gender.

I feel uncomfortable purchasing things that most people might consider inappropriate for my gender.

I feel uneasy when gender norms inhibit the way I can express myself in public.

It upsets me that gender norms influence my behaviors in public.

I feel upset when I conform to gender stereotypes when meeting new people.

I feel comfortable using diet/nutrition in order to have my body appear to others as conforming to my gender.

I enjoy using exercise/ weight training that makes my appearance more consistent with gender expectations.

I feel most at ease using diet/nutrition to make my body appear more consistent with gender expectations.

I feel most comfortable wearing clothes that do not conform to expectations of my gender.

I feel most comfortable getting my hair cut in a way that most people perceive to clearly match my gender.

I feel most comfortable when I make clothing choices that fit expectations of my gender.

I feel most attractive when my appearance matches others' expectations of my gender.

I am happy when I express myself in ways that are consistent with gender expectations.

I feel most attractive when I challenge expectations of my gender.

I feel resentful buying clothing that meets others' expectations of my gender.