don’t believe that their genitalia is as important to their gender identity as other things. It is simply one part of the puzzle in what determines whether you are a boy, girl, neither, both, or in between. I never intended this survey to be objective. I wanted to uncover and highlight opinions, ideas, and thoughts that our co-students have, without generalizing or in any way make people into numbers. In the end, we are all individuals, and we are all a lot more than that. Below, I have collected some of the most thoughtful and/or outspoken comments that were received.
IDENTIFY AS MALE
IDENTIFY AS FEMALE
WHY DO YOU IDENTIFY AS MALE/FEMALE? I have a penis.
I have a vagina.
I feel more rough and able to take a punch just for fun.
Biological factors.
It is obvious. I have a fair share of testosterone. I have male genitals and behave as a traditional definition if a male.
I feel attracted to males. I have never felt like anything else I really don’t know. It is not because I was born with a vagina, it is just something I feel like. It’s not about gender roles either, because even though I feel more comfortable with the female gender role (at least parts of it), I still disagree with a lot of things included in that role.