Quiz: Am I Cisgender?
Imagine your personality as a multi-layered cake. Each layer is a part of your identity. Today, we’ll be exploring one of the most intriguing layers – gender identity. Are you ready to grab a spatula and dive into the sweet and spicy world of the “Am I Cisgender?” quiz?
What Is “Cisgender”?
The term “cisgender” comes from the Latin prefix “cis-“, meaning “on this side”, as opposed to “trans-” – “on the other side”. In the context of gender identity, cisgender describes the alignment between a person’s gender identity and the sex assigned at birth.
It’s important to understand that being cisgender is not simply the absence of being transgender. It’s an active identification with the assigned sex. For example, a cisgender man doesn’t just “not feel like a woman”, he actively identifies as a man.
The concept of cisgender emerged in academic circles in the 1990s but only gained widespread use in the 2000s. Its appearance is linked to the need to describe a “normative” gender identity without using potentially offensive terms like “normal” or “biological”.
Explaining the Cisgender Quiz
The “Am I Cisgender?” quiz is not just a random set of questions, but a carefully developed psychological tool. Such tests are created by a team of specialists, including psychologists, sociologists, and LGBTQ+ community activists.
The quiz structure may include several types of questions:
- Questions about physical comfort: For example, “Do you feel discomfort with your primary or secondary sex characteristics?”
- Questions about social roles: “Are you comfortable when addressed according to your assigned sex?”
- Questions about childhood: “Did you feel in childhood that games and activities traditionally associated with another gender suited you better?”
- Questions about gender expression: “Do you have a desire to express your gender in a way that doesn’t conform to societal expectations?”
It’s important to understand that such a quiz is not a diagnostic tool, but rather a starting point for self-analysis. It can help a person think about issues they hadn’t considered before, and possibly seek professional help if serious questions about their identity arise.
Why Gender Self-Identification Matters
Understanding one’s own gender identity is critically important for several reasons:
- Psychological well-being: A mismatch between internal gender feelings and external expectations can cause severe psychological distress, known as gender dysphoria. Understanding one’s identity can help avoid or cope with this condition.
- Social integration: A clear understanding of one’s identity helps a person find their place in society, build healthy relationships, and resist discrimination.
- Physical health: Gender identity can influence health-related decisions, from clothing choices to medical procedures.
- Legal aspects: In some countries, gender identity affects a person’s legal status, rights, and obligations.
- Cultural expression: Gender identity often plays a key role in cultural and artistic self-expression.
Debunking Myths About Cisgender Identity
There are many myths about being cisgender that are important to debunk:
- Myth: Cisgender is the “norm”. Reality: Cisgender is just one of many possible gender identities, all of which are normal variations of human experience.
- Myth: Cisgender people don’t face identity issues. Reality: Many cisgender people also go through periods of doubt and exploration of their identity.
- Myth: Being cisgender means fully conforming to gender stereotypes. Reality: Cisgender people can express their gender in diverse ways, not necessarily conforming to stereotypes.
- Myth: If you’re cisgender, you can’t be an LGBTQ+ ally. Reality: Cisgender people can be and often are strong allies and activists for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Myth: Being cisgender is a choice. Reality: Like other aspects of identity, being cisgender is not a conscious choice, but rather an internal sense of self.
Summing Up
The “Am I Cisgender?” quiz is not just entertainment, but an important tool for self-discovery and public education. It helps people think about their identity, promotes understanding of gender identity diversity, and can be the first step towards deeper self-understanding.
However, it’s important to remember that no test can determine your identity for you. This is a deeply personal process that can last a lifetime. The quiz can provide food for thought, but the final answer is always up to you.
In the end, what’s most important is not the label, but your personal sense of comfort.
How to Play?
Click the "Start Quiz" button and answer each quiz question honestly. There are no right or wrong answers. You may encounter multiple-choice questions or statements to rate on a scale of agreement. Once you finish the quiz, you'll receive results that provide insight into your personality traits, including strengths and weaknesses. Use this information to increase self-awareness and make positive changes.
How many questions does this quiz have?
15 Questions
How long does it take to complete this quiz?
5 Minutes
Questions Overview
- Feel a strong alignment with the gender I was assigned at birth.
- Sometimes question if my gender identity matches the one I was assigned at birth.
- Don't really resonate with the gender I was assigned at birth.
- Know for sure my gender identity doesn't match the one I was assigned at birth.
- Tick the box that corresponds to my birth-assigned gender without hesitation.
- Feel a slight discomfort but eventually choose my birth-assigned gender.
- Hesitate and consider choosing the "Other" box or not ticking any box at all.
- Choose the opposite of my birth-assigned gender.
- Completely at home with the gender roles and expectations of my assigned gender.
- Mostly okay, but sometimes wished I could explore the roles of the opposite gender.
- Confused by why I had to stick to my assigned gender roles.
- I was in the wrong role and envied kids of the opposite gender.
- Feel comfortable with the pronouns that align with my birth gender.
- Don't mind my birth gender pronouns but also enjoy when others are used.
- Cringe a little inside but don't correct them.
- Feel like they're talking about someone else entirely.
- See someone who clearly represents the gender they were assigned at birth.
- See a mix of the gender I was assigned at birth and other gender expressions.
- Wish I looked more ambiguous or neutral.
- See a stranger looking back.
- Head straight to the section of my assigned gender.
- Wander between sections, choosing what feels right in the moment.
- Seek out gender-neutral or androgynous options.
- Shop exclusively in the section opposite to my birth gender.
- Feels totally natural and right.
- Is mostly comfortable with occasional daydreams of a different life.
- Makes me feel restricted or limited.
- Feels like a nightmare I can't escape.
- Recall mostly conforming to the expectations of my birth gender.
- Remember moments of pushing the boundaries but also conforming at times.
- Remember feeling out of place in my birth gender most of the time.
- Often think about how I was playing a role I never connected with.
- Choose the same gender I was assigned.
- Maybe roll the dice and leave it to chance.
- Opt for something more fluid or non-binary.
- Definitely pick a gender different from what I was assigned.
- Appear as my birth-assigned gender.
- Sometimes appear as other genders but mainly as my birth gender.
- Rarely identify with my birth gender.
- Never see myself as my birth-assigned gender.
- Feel completely out of place and miss my current gender role.
- Adapt but occasionally miss some aspects of my current gender role.
- Embrace the change and feel liberated.
- Feel like I've finally found where I belong.
- Mostly identify with characters of my birth gender.
- Feel drawn to characters of all genders but slightly favor my birth gender.
- Often resonate with characters of a different gender than my assigned one.
- Can't understand why I was not born as the opposite gender.
- Rarely question or doubt my birth-assigned gender.
- Listen with curiosity but mostly feel aligned with my birth gender.
- Often share feelings of uncertainty about my gender identity.
- Express my disconnect with my birth-assigned gender.
- Politely decline and stick with my current one.
- Consider it but likely end up choosing my birth gender.
- Jump at the chance for a more fluid identity.
- Without hesitation, choose a different gender.
- A straight road, always knowing where I'm headed.
- A scenic route with some twists and turns, but a clear direction.
- A winding mountain path, with lots of exploration and self-discovery.
- A maze where I often feel lost and yearn for clarity.
