GENDER EXPLORATION WORKSHEET

1. Gender Self-Identification:

• How do you identify yourself in terms of gender?

• What characteristics or behaviors do you consider typically masculine in yourself?

• What characteristics or behaviors do you consider typically feminine in yourself?

2. Exploration of Gender Roles:

• Reflect on traditional gender roles. How do you feel about them?

• Have you ever felt pressure to conform to others' gender expectations?

• Which gender roles do you feel most comfortable performing? Why?

3. Authentic Gender Expression:

• Are you able to express your gender identity feely?

• What could you do to be more authentically connected with your gender?

4. Exploration of Gender Diversity:

• Learn and reflect on a different gender identity than you. What did it teach you? Has It Changed How You See Gender Diversity?

References:

1. American Psychological Association (APA). (2015). Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People.

2. World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). (2011). Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender Nonconforming People.

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.