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'''Questioning''' means that someone is still figuring out their gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression. | '''Questioning''' means that someone is still figuring out their [[Gender identity|gender identity]], [[Romantic and sexual orientation|sexual orientation]], or [[Gender expression|gender expression]]. Some people use questioning as an identity, if they still have not exactly figured out what their gender or sexual orientation is, or if they have no desire to figure it out and are happy with the label questioning. The only person who truly knows the answer to the gender question is you.<ref name=":0">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/trans-gender-identity/</ref> | ||
Some people use questioning as an identity, if they still have not exactly figured out what their gender or sexual orientation is, or if they have no desire to figure it out and are happy with the label questioning. | |||
== Some things to ask yourself if you are ready == | == Some things to ask yourself if you are ready == | ||
Here are a few questions that you could ask yourself if you are ready to begin the journey of figuring out your gender identity | Here are a few questions that you could ask yourself if you are ready to begin the journey of figuring out your gender identity: | ||
* How do you feel about your birth gender? | * How do you feel about your birth gender? | ||
* What gender do you wish people saw you as? | * What gender do you wish people saw you as? | ||
* How would you like to express your gender? | * How would you like to express your gender? | ||
* What pronouns ( | * What [[pronouns]] (including [[neopronouns]]) do you feel the most comfortable using? | ||
* When you imagine your future, what gender are you? | * When you imagine your future, what [[gender]] are you?<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Common doubts that people have when questioning == | == Common doubts that people have when questioning == | ||
* Many people worry that their age might not give them the best idea on how they actually feel about their gender | These are some common doubts people might face while they are questioning:<ref name=":1">https://www.transgendermap.com/welcome/for-questioning-readers/</ref> | ||
* Others worry about the social impact that their transition might have, ie, if their place in school will be affected and things like that | |||
* Some people think that they might be confusing their sexual orientation with their gender identity | * Many people worry that their age might not give them the best idea on how they actually feel about their gender. | ||
* Some others worry that they might not be able to | * Others worry about the social impact that their transition might have, ie, if their place in school will be affected and things like that. | ||
* Others wonder if they are not neurotypical, and that might make them feel the way they do about their gender | * Some people think that they might be confusing their sexual orientation with their gender identity. | ||
* Some others worry that they might not be able to fulfil the roles that society would set on them after they transition. | |||
* Others wonder if they are not neurotypical, and that might make them feel the way they do about their gender. | |||
== General suggestions for those who are questioning == | == General suggestions for those who are questioning == | ||
If you are currently questioning, keep these tips in mind —they might help figure your gender out:<ref name=":1" /> | |||
* Experiment with your gender in safe, private spaces | * Experiment with your gender in safe, private spaces | ||
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* Being accepted is not an all-or-nothing binary. Some people might accept you, some might not | * Being accepted is not an all-or-nothing binary. Some people might accept you, some might not | ||
* There is no typical or 'right' way to transition | * There is no typical or 'right' way to transition | ||
* You do not have to start your transition immediately, you might have to wait until you are out of school, or in a safe place, or have the money and resources< | * You do not have to start your transition immediately, you might have to wait until you are out of school, or in a safe place, or have the money and resources | ||
== References == | |||
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