The Bechdel test, a metric proposed by Alison Bechdel in 1985, evaluates the portrayal of women in a particular work of fiction. If a work has at least two women who talk about something other than a man, it passes the test. While the Bechdel test has become widely recognized, there are other tests that provide similar insights into the representation of women in media. The DuVernay test challenges filmmakers to have "a person of color ... in a fully realized, human experience" rather than a token character. The Sexy Lamp test invites readers to consider if a female character could be replaced with a lamp and have the story remain unchanged. These tests illustrate the importance of diverse representation in media and highlight the ample room for improvement in this area.