What's My Gender IQ?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does gender identity mean?

  • A.
    Physical characteristics that categorize an individual as male or female.
  • B.
    The social and cultural roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
  • C.
    A person's deeply-felt internal experience of gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.
  • D.
    A medical diagnosis given to individuals who express a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth.
• 2.
  What's the difference between gender identity and gender expression?

  • A.
    Gender identity is how individuals perceive themselves, while gender expression is how they communicate their gender through clothes, behavior, and personal appearance.
  • B.
    Gender identity and gender expression are the same; both terms refer to how an individual identifies their own gender internally.
  • C.
    Gender expression refers to a person's biological attributes, such as genes, chromosomes and hormones, whereas gender identity is about social roles and cultural norms for men and women.
  • D.
    Gender identity is about the clothes and hairstyles a person chooses to wear, while gender expression is the internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere along the gender spectrum.
• 3.
  Which of the following best describe what nonbinary means? (Select all that apply)

  • A.
    A gender identity that doesn't fit within the traditional categories of male or female.
  • B.
    A person who does not experience gender.
  • C.
    A temporary state of gender exploration.
  • D.
    A specific gender identity, as well as an umbrella term for various identities that don't fit inside male or female.
  • E.
    A gender identity associated with androgyny.
• 4.
  What's the best way to respond when you accidentally misgender someone?

  • A.
    I'm not sure what "misgender" means
  • B.
    Apologize, correct yourself, and say it'll never happen again
  • C.
    Apologize profusely, and explain why you made the mistake so they understand you didn't mean any harm
  • D.
    Apologize, correct yourself, and move on
• 5.
  Which of the following best describes how intersectionality affects transgender people?

  • A.
    I don't know what intersectionality means
  • B.
    Factors like race, class, and disability intersect with gender identity, creating unique experiences and challenges for each individual
  • C.
    Intersectionality is only relevant in the context of feminist theory and does not apply to transgender experiences
  • D.
    It emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on gender identity when considering the challenges faced by transgender individuals
• 6.
  Engaging deeply with trans-affirming practices and gender diversity education can be done without ever experiencing discomfort.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 7.
  Which one of these historical figures is an important ally of the trans community?

  • A.
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    This person
  • B.
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    This person
  • C.
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    This person
  • D.
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    This person
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    This person
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    This person
• 8.
  In the context of transgender healthcare, what is 'informed consent'?

  • A.
    A legal document that transgender individuals sign before undergoing gender-affirming surgery
  • B.
    A model that allows people to access treatment based on their capacity to understand its risks and benefits, instead of requiring approval or clearance from a mental health professional
  • C.
    A standard practice where healthcare professionals decide the best course of treatment for transgender patients without needing their consent
  • D.
    Only relevant in mental health counseling and not in medical treatments for transgender individuals
• 9.
  How do financial incentives in society influence decisions in non-traditional relationships?

  • A.
    Tax benefits for single individuals create a financial incentive against marriage.
  • B.
    Child dependency claims extend equally to non-biological children in all relationship forms.
  • C.
    Joint tax filing benefits subtly create a financial disadvantage for non-married partners or individuals in polyamorous unions.
  • D.
    Estate tax exemptions for domestic partners equate to marital benefits, effectively removing financial distinctions between marriage and cohabitation.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your Gender IQ range is: Novice

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  You're at the beginning of your journey in understanding gender diversity. It's a complex and nuanced field, and it's great that you're starting to explore!Next Steps: The world needs more people like you who are willing to be vulnerable and test their knowledge on this topic. That's the only way we'll be able to make change happen. To deepen your knowledge, check out our courses, developed to teach valuable skills to everyone from beginner to advanced levels. The following courses will be a great fit for you to start learning more! Recommended for you: my gender IQ core curriculumThese comprehensive but beginner and intermediate-friendly courses will be the perfect start on your journey to better understand and support the gender-expansive folks in your life. Thanks so much!Jess Romeo (he/they)Founder: my gender IQ
• 2.
  Your Gender IQ range is: Beginner

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  You know a few things, but it looks like you could use a tune-up. Maybe you're at the beginning of your journey in understanding gender diversity. It's a complex and nuanced field, and it's great that you're starting to explore it!Next Steps: The world needs more people like you who are willing to be vulnerable and test their knowledge on this topic. That's the only way we'll be able to make change happen. __________________________________________________________To deepen your knowledge, check out our courses, developed to teach valuable skills to everyone from beginner to advanced levels. The following courses will be a great fit for you to start learning more! Recommended for you: my gender IQ core curriculumThese comprehensive but beginner-friendly courses will be the perfect start on your journey to better understand and support the gender-expansive folks in your life. Pick the level you'd like to start off with, and enjoy learning more about these topics! Thanks so much!Jess Romeo (he/they)Founder: my gender IQ
• 3.
  Your Gender IQ range is: Intermediate

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  This isn't your first rodeo, is it?Great work! You've got a solid understanding of basic definitions pertaining to the trans & gender-expansive community, and navigated some of the trickier questions pretty well, too! But this field is always evolving, and we need to evolve with it. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is the following - and it's one of my life mottos: "If in the last few years you haven't discarded a major opinion or acquired a new one, check your pulse. You may be dead."Things are always shifting, and we grow & change over time as well. If you're wondering what my gender IQ can do to support your ongoing growth & development, please check out the course libraryClick the button to go to the course library, tailored for folks like you, who are a little more advanced in their journeys, but could always use a deeper review of some more basic concepts too! Let's make some waves together, shall we?Sincerely,Jess Romeo (he/they)Founder, my gender IQ
• 4.
  Your Gender IQ range is: Advanced

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  This isn't your first rodeo, is it?Great work. You've got a solid understanding of basic definitions pertaining to the trans & gender-expansive community, and navigated some of the trickier questions pretty well, too! But this field is always evolving, and we need to evolve with it. Check your email for some personalized recommendations on courses that might still be a good fit for you, and regardless, please share our info with someone who might need this more than you do. That's the only way we can make waves. Follow the link below to browse courses. You might want to explore the following:Transgender History MasterclassNeurodiversity-Affirming CareNonmedical Gender AffirmationA Complete Guide to Gender-Affirming Hormone TreatmentEssential or Enhanced Practice Companion - especially for healthcare/mental health providersThanks so much! Jess (he/they)