The Spectrum of Sex and Gender

Question 1

A person whose chromosomal, hormonal, and/or anatomical sex characteristics fit outside of the conventional classifications of male or female

Answer 1

Intersex

Question 2

This term is frequently used as an umbrella term for a variety of other terms including, transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, Two-Spirit, etc.

Answer 2

Trans

Question 3

A term sometimes used to refer to children or youth who identify and express their gender in ways that do not align with the social expectations associated with the sex assigned to them at birth

Answer 3

Gender creative

Question 4

A term used by some members of LGBT2SQ communities as a symbol of pride and affirmation of diversity

Answer 4

Queer

Question 5

i. e., ze/hir/hirs
i. e., ey/em/eir
i. e., ne/nim/nis

These are examples of…

Answer 5

neopronouns (gender neutral pronouns)

Question 6

If someone identifies as a woman does that mean they use she/her pronouns?

If someone identifies as non-binary does that mean they use neopronouns or they/them pronouns?

Answer 6

No! Pronouns are distinct from gender identity

Question 7

What does it mean when some nonbinary people also identify as trans?

Answer 7

This means they refer to their assigned sex as different from their gender identity

Question 8

What does it mean when some nonbinary people also identify as cisgender?

Answer 8

This means they refer to their assigned sex as being similar to their gender identity

Question 9

List a few recommendations for research

Answer 9

• Provide nonbinary options when assessing gender
• Be inclusive with fill-in options
• Only ask about assigned sex at bith if the research questions warrants
• Ask about gender identity before assigned sex at birth

Question 10

What is the difference between gender diverse and transgender children?

Answer 10

Gender diverse children…
express their gender in ways that don’t adhere to social gender norms
i.e., feminine boys and masculine girls

Transgender children…
persistently express a cross-gender identity and feel that their gender is different from their assigned sex

Question 11

A unique characteristic of transgender children is that they are more likely to experience…

Answer 11

gender dysphoria

This is discomfort related to their bodies not matching their internal sense of gender

Question 12

Some studies suggest that _____ are more likely than _____ to be referred for treatment for gender dysphoria. Why is this?

Answer 12

boys; girls

Likely due to greater social acceptability for participation in cross-gender behaviours by girls

Question 13

In clinical samples, gender dysphoria and cross-gender identification persisted into adulthood more so in those assigned ________ at birth

Answer 13

female

Question 14

3 main approaches to psychological intervention with gender diverse children including:

Answer 14

1. Gender affirmative approach
2. Wait and see if behaviours desist approach
3. Discouraging gender non-conforming behaviour