SEXUALITY & GENDER ROLES

If you feel like sharing, how do you self-identify? Is saying your pronouns to others comfortable or uncomfortable for you? Do you feel bad or uncomfortable for correcting others about your pronouns? Why or Why not?

When were you first introduced to the idea of gender identity, how did you feel about it?

How do you describe and relate to the concept of male / female gender identity definitions (as ascribed by the broader, white, male hierarchical patriarchy?)

How do you feel when you’re judged because of who and what you are? Your meaning, your truths? How do you handle it?

What are some confusions you have about gender identity? (Remind everyone this is a safe space to educate each other)

Have traditional gender roles impacted you in any way? How do you feel about your own sexual identity? Are you comfortable with yourself? Please share to your comfort level.

Would you ever date a bisexual or pansexual person? Why or why not?

Do bisexual and pansexual men seem less masculine to you? Why or why not?

What is masculinity? If you are a man, is it important to you to be 'masculine'?

What is femininity? If you are a woman, is it important to you to be 'feminine'?

What parts of masculinity do you think are good, and what parts do you think are toxic? Why?

What parts of femininity do you think are good, and what parts do you think are toxic? Why?

Do you believe men can, or should be in touch with their feminine side? Why or why not? (Vice versa for women)

(Safe space reminder) How many of you have been, or are uncomfortable with homosexuality? What in particular made, or makes you uncomfortable? Please speak to your comfort level.

Gender identity can correlate with a person’s assigned sex at birth, or can differ from it. Have you ever felt that you have gender characteristics of the opposite sex? If yes, how did this make you feel?