Bechdel Test

Bechdel Test for female side characters
1. Two named female characters

2. who talk to each other

3. about something other than a man

Mako Mori Test for female main characters
1. at least one female character

2. who gets her own narrative arc

3. that is not about supporting a man’s story.

Russo Test for LGBT characters
1. at least one character that is identifiably LGBT

2. must not be solely or predominantly defined by their orientation or identity.

3. must be tied into the plot in such a way that their removal would have a significant effect.