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Common misconceptions about gender identity and expression ; 1. You can tell someone's gender by looking at them (for example, their clothing, mannerisms, haircut, or vocal intonations) ; 2. All transgender and nonbinary people have known their gender since they were very young ; 3. People who transition very young eventually regret it and detransition ; 4. All transgender and nonbinary individuals experience gender dysphoria, which is a mental illness because it is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ; 5. Only transgender and nonbinary individuals can be gender nonconforming -- Questions and answers ; 1. What is gender identity? ; 2. How does someone know their gender identity? ; 3. What is gender expression, and how is gender expressed? ; 4. What are gender norms and gender roles? ; 5. What is gender nonconformity, and does it only apply to transgender and nonbinary individuals? ; 6. How many people identify as transgender and nonbinary in the United States? In the world? ; 7. What does it mean to be intersex? How does intersex relate to gender identity and expression? ; Gendered Experiences ; 8. What is the gender binary? ; 9. What are gendered experiences? ; 10. What is gendered language? What is genderless language that I can use? ; 11. What are the benefits and challenges of living in this binary world for transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender individuals? ; 12. What are gender euphoria and gender dysphoria? ; 13. How does someone come out? What are some considerations for coming out? ; 14. What are the possible challenges and benefits of being out? ; 15. What does it mean to transition, and do all transgender and nonbinary individuals transition in the same way? ; 16. At what age do transgender and nonbinary people typically transition? Does transitioning end? ; 17. What is gender affirming care? ; 18. How accessible is social and medical transitioning for trans and nonbinary individuals? ; 19. What is detransitioning, and why is it controversial? ; 20. What is cisnormativity? ; 21. What are microaggressions and which specific microaggressions are transgender and nonbinary individuals most likely to face? ; 22. What are stereotypes and how can they be harmful? ; 23. What is stigma, and how does it relate to gender identity and expression? ; 24. What common forms of gender-based discrimination do transgender and nonbinary people experience? ; 25. What is transphobia, and how does it impact transgender and nonbinary individuals' lives? ; 26. What short- and long-term impacts can microaggressions, discrimination, and stigma have on transgender and nonbinary individuals' lives? ; 27. What is stealth, and why do people use it? ; 28. Why is transgender and nonbinary representation important? ; 29. How does media representation enforce the binary gender system and “acceptable” ways to express gender? And what are some gender-affirming examples? ; 30. How have transgender and nonbinary people been historically represented? ; 31. How has the media portrayed gender diversity, and what impact has this had on transgender and nonbinary individuals? ; 32. Is it against the law to discriminate against someone based on their gender identity and expression? What legal protections do transgender and nonbinary people have? ; 33. What are bathroom bills, and why are they controversial? ; 34. What is conversion therapy and why it is banned in many states? ; 35. Concerning access to healthcare, what policies exist for transgender and nonbinary individuals? ; 36. How can I stay updated on gender-related policies and ways to improve these policies? ; 37. What are the important support networks for transgender and nonbinary young people and adults? ; 38. What are GSAs, and why are they important in schools? ; 39. What can I do if my family or friends don't understand or support my gender identity? ; 40. Where can I find transgender and nonbinary community as a gender diverse person? ; 41. How can I constructively react and respond to gender microaggressions? ; 42. How can I support transgender and nonbinary individuals and act in allyship? ; 43. What if I don't understand my friend's exploration of gender or transitioning? ; 44. Where can I learn more about transgender and nonbinary individuals and communities? ; 45. How do I respectfully speak about gender? ; 46. How do I ask someone about their gender (e.g., pronouns, chosen name)? ; 47. How do I respond when I see someone being bullied for their gender identity or expression? ; 48. How do I create a supportive space for transgender and nonbinary people as well as gender nonconforming individuals regardless of their gender? -- Case studies