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''See also [[Gender questioning]].'' | ''See also [[Gender questioning]].'' | ||
[[File:Gender Questioning proposed flag.png|thumb|right|A proposed pride flag for gender-questioning people, created in 2016 by enbygsrd]] | [[File:Gender Questioning proposed flag.png|thumb|right|A proposed pride flag for gender-questioning people, created in 2016 by enbygsrd]] | ||
'''Questioning''' means that someone is still figuring out their [[gender identity]], [[Romantic and sexual orientation|sexual orientation]], or [[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=" | '''Questioning''' means that someone is still figuring out their [[gender identity]], [[Romantic and sexual orientation|sexual orientation]], or [[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="Trevor">{{cite web|url=https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/trans-gender-identity/|title=Trevor Support Center: Trans + Gender Identity|work=The Trevor Project|access-date=13 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
== Some things to ask yourself if you are ready == | == Some things to ask yourself if you are ready == | ||
[[File:Gender questioning (7 stripes) by amiraisokish.png|thumb|Another proposed gender questioning flag, created in 2021 by amiraisokish]] | [[File:Gender questioning (7 stripes) by amiraisokish.png|thumb|Another proposed gender questioning flag, created in 2021 by amiraisokish. See [[:Category: Gender questioning pride flags]] for more.]] | ||
Here are a few questions that you could ask yourself if you are ready to begin the journey of figuring out your gender identity:<ref name=" | Here are a few questions that you could ask yourself if you are ready to begin the journey of figuring out your gender identity:<ref name="Trevor" /> | ||
* How do you feel about your birth gender? | * How do you feel about your birth gender? | ||
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== Common doubts that people have when questioning == | == Common doubts that people have when questioning == | ||
These are some common doubts people might face while they are questioning:<ref name=" | These are some common doubts people might face while they are questioning:<ref name="TGM">{{cite web |title=For gender questioning people|work=Transgender Map|last=James|first=Andrea|url=https://www.transgendermap.com/welcome/for-questioning-readers/|access-date=13 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
* Many people worry that their age might not give them the best idea on how they actually feel about their gender. | * Many people worry that their age might not give them the best idea on how they actually feel about their gender. | ||
* 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 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. | * 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. | * 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. | * Others wonder if they are not neurotypical, and that might make them feel the way they do about their gender. | ||
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== 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=" | If you are currently questioning, keep these tips in mind —they might help figure your gender out:<ref name="TGM" /> | ||
* Experiment with your gender in safe, private spaces | * Experiment with your gender in safe, private spaces | ||
* It is never 'too late' to transition | * It is never 'too late' to transition | ||
* 'Gender tests' | * Internet 'Gender tests' are not recommended, as they are often not accurate | ||
* 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 | ||