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The 4chan Diagnostics and Statistical Manual 1.0; Tomboys
Required Criteria (must apply)
The subject is female
Highly Indicative Criteria [HIC] (at least one must apply)
The subject defies female gender norms
The subject is mistakable for a man or boy
The subject wears masculine clothing
The subject has a masculine or androgynous manner of speech
Indicative Criteria [IC] (one or more may apply)
The subject goes by a masculine or androgynous name/nickname
The subject is lusted after by allegedly heterosexual females
The subject favors the aggressive or active role in any activity over the passive or inactive role
The subject was “raised as a boy”
Comorbid Factors [CF] (Frequently apply to a Tomboy, but not indicative of)
Small bust (pettaneko)
Sexual interest in other females
Low vocal range
Oblivious to their own sexual appeal to one or both genders
Awkward or unfamiliar with feminine norms
Scores are written as (Letter)(number)(+/-)
One checked HIC equals a “D”, two a “C”, three a “B”, and four an “A”.
Each checked IC adds one to the number.
If at least one half of the total CF factors are checked then add a “+”. If none are checked AND the subject is the opposite of at least one half the CF factors, add a “-”.
Suggestions for changes welcome.
