How Well Do You Know Nonbinary Terminology?
Find out how well you understand nonbinary terminology and concepts with this insightful quiz!
1. What does the term 'nonbinary' describe?
Someone who identifies outside of the traditional binary gender categories of 'man' and 'woman'
Someone who exclusively identifies as male or female
A person’s sexual attraction to people of any gender
The gender assigned at birth
2. Which of the following terms is used to describe a person who does not identify with any gender?
Agender
Genderfluid
Bigender
Androgynous
3. What does 'genderfluid' refer to?
A person whose gender identity is not fixed and may change over time
Someone who identifies exclusively as male or female
A mix of masculine and feminine gender expressions
The sex assigned at birth
4. How might a 'pangender' individual describe their gender identity?
Identifying as many genders
Not identifying with any gender
Switching between male and female genders only
Identifying as exclusively male or female
5. Which term is often used interchangeably with 'nonbinary' but might have different meaning for some individuals?
Genderqueer
Cisgender
Pansexual
Heterosexual
6. What does it mean if someone identifies as 'demigender'?
Having a partial connection to a particular gender
Identifying with no gender
Frequently changing gender identities
Conforming strictly to societal gender norms
7. Why is it advised to ask people what words they use to describe themselves?
Because everyone's experience of gender identity is unique and personal
It's not necessary as everyone falls into 'male' or 'female' categories
Gender identities are fixed and do not change
To reinforce binary gender roles
8. What does 'androgynous' refer to in terms of gender expression?
A mix of masculine and feminine traits
Conforming strictly to masculine traits
Conforming strictly to feminine traits
Not having any physical traits
9. What might 'ze/hir' refer to in discussions around nonbinary terminology?
Gender-neutral pronouns
Fixed gender categories
Traditional binary gender roles
Non-gendered inanimate objects
10. What does 'outing' mean in the context of gender identity?
Exposing someone’s gender identity to others without their permission
Celebrating someone's gender identity publicly
Supporting someone's transition
Using incorrect pronouns
