Challenging Gender Stereotypes
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What does 'sex assigned at birth' refer to?

The label a medical professional gives to a baby based on their observed physical characteristics.

What is gender identity?

An internal feeling or sense a person has of being male, female, or something else.

What does it mean to be 'cisgender'?

Having a gender identity that matches the sex assigned at birth.

Give an example of how gender roles can limit young people's ability to be themselves.

<p>A girl who wants to play sports being encouraged to be 'ladylike'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential negative effects of encouraging children to adhere to strict gender roles?

<p>Anxiety, insecurity, stress, and low self-esteem for both boys and girls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of shaping attitudes about gender that encourage respect for individual identity and expression?

<p>To support children in being themselves and respecting the choices of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gender expression?

<p>Gender expression refers to how a person shares their gender identity with the world through clothing, makeup, behavior, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can someone's gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth all be different?

<p>Yes, someone's gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth can all be different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is sexual orientation related to someone's sex assigned at birth, gender identity, or gender expression?

<p>No, sexual orientation is not related to someone's sex assigned at birth, gender identity, or gender expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you can't identify a person's gender?

<p>If you can't identify a person's gender, it's important not to judge them based on their gender. Instead, you can respectfully ask them which pronoun they prefer to use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you're not sure how someone identifies?

<p>You should say, 'I want to be respectful of how you identify, so could you tell me which pronoun you prefer I use?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you feel like your gender identity does not fit into a boy or girl category?

<p>You may choose to dress or style your hair in a way that matches how you feel. Seeking the support of a trusted adult can also be helpful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be transgender?

<p>Being transgender means that your gender identity does not match the sex assigned to you at birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gender fluidity?

<p>Gender fluidity refers to the experience of feeling a mix of masculine and feminine qualities or feeling more feminine sometimes and more masculine at other times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential negative effects of encouraging strict gender roles on children?

<p>Potential negative effects include anxiety, insecurity, stress, and low self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can we support children in shaping attitudes about gender?

<p>We can support children by encouraging respect for the many ways that people choose to identify and express themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding gender identity and expression as spectrums?

<p>Understanding gender identity and expression as spectrums helps children recognize that there are different ways people identify and express their gender, and that they don't need to be afraid or judge others for being different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are gender roles and why are they harmful if forced on young people?

<p>Gender roles are societal norms that dictate the types of behaviors considered appropriate based on gender. They are harmful if forced on young people because they limit individuality and can cause harm to self-esteem and personal development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are gender roles and how can they be harmful to young people?

<p>Gender roles are societal norms that dictate the types of behaviors considered appropriate based on perceived gender. They can be harmful by limiting young people's ability to express themselves fully and causing anxiety, insecurity, stress, and low self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity and how does it relate to biological sex?

<p>Gender identity is the feeling someone has inside about being male, female, or something in between. It may or may not match their biological sex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?

<p>Gender identity refers to how someone feels inside about their gender, whether male, female, or something else. Gender expression refers to how someone chooses to express their gender through appearance, behavior, and other means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using conversation starters to discuss gender identity and expression with children?

<p>The purpose is to create a comfortable space for children to ask questions and talk about these topics, while also promoting respect for diverse gender identities and expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gender expression and what factors can influence it?

<p>&quot;Gender expression&quot; refers to the way people express their sense of masculinity, femininity, or something in between through their daily choices about appearance. It can be influenced by factors such as how someone feels inside, family expectations, society's expectations, and other influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are gender roles and how can they be harmful to young people?

<p>&quot;Gender roles&quot; are societal norms that dictate the types of behaviors considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived gender. They can be harmful to young people when they are forced upon them, limiting their ability to express themselves authentically and causing anxiety, insecurity, stress, and low self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between "sex assigned at birth" and "gender identity"?

<p>&quot;Sex assigned at birth&quot; refers to the label given to a baby by a medical professional based on their external body characteristics. &quot;Gender identity&quot; refers to a person's internal feeling or sense of being male, female, somewhere in between, or something else altogether. Sex assigned at birth is about how others perceive the person's body, while gender identity is about how the person feels inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are there more than two genders? If so, how do some people identify themselves?

<p>Yes, there are more than two genders. Some people identify as a gender that is not male or female, some identify as more than one gender, and some people don't identify as any gender. They may use terms like &quot;genderqueer,&quot; &quot;gender nonbinary,&quot; &quot;gender expansive,&quot; or choose not to use a label at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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