Beyond Binaries

Progress

First Mind Map

Distribution/displays of power brainstorm

Body Map Exercise

Christel's Body Map

Juliette's Body Map

Combined Body Map

Questionnaire questions

How old are you?

Below 20
21-25
26-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
70+

How do you identify gender-wise?

Male
Female
Trans-man
Trans-woman
Non-conforming
Gender fluid
Queer
Agender
Intersex
Other...

What is your culture background (where are you/your parents from)?

Do you believe that your upbringing influenced your perspective of gender? Why?

Does your language follow a gender binary system (feminine/masculine)? Which language and how does it/not?

What do you believe characterizes an inclusive language?

Have you ever been miscalled on you gender (different from how you identify)?

If so, did you correct them? Why (not)? If not, how would you feel if people assume you to be different than you identify?

In this situation, did you express yourself from the normalized perception of society? How was it different from the norm and what is the norm?

Have you ever been discriminated against based on your gender? Describe the situation shortly.

Do you think that a society without a gender binary would have reacted differently to this situation?

How/do gender norms affect your self-image/relationship with your body/gender?

Do you think the gender binary system serves a purpose in society?

Do you think gender is binary or a spectrum? Why?

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Personality quiz inspired on previous questionnaire

Possible outcomes

As a blue lion/lioness, you are strong, direct and opinionated. You see gender identity as a binary system, including only male and female. You believe it is based on biology, thus there is distinct stereotypical behaviour associated with the genders. This informs how individuals are expected to behave and present themselves in society, based on traditional norms that are a result of the genders’ character.

As a two-headed pigeon, you are not very opinionated. You do not have a conclusive view of gender identity, and could thus end up with varying views on different aspects of the topic. You could easily get along or disagree with others’ opinions.

As a pigeon-lion, you are not strongly opinionated. Although you see gender identity mostly as a binary system, including only male and females, you likely haven’t reached a fixed conclusion of your thoughts on the topic. You believe it is based on biology with distinct stereotypical behaviour associated with the genders. However, you are still open to discuss and change your opinion in different moments.

As a nudibranch, you are unique and strongly value equality. You do not differentiate between genders, such that gender identity is not based on one’s biological sex but on each person’s character. Therefore, there are no stereotypes or norms associated with gender, everyone expresses themselves freely.

As a unicorn, you are outgoing, energetic and unique. You see gender identity as a spectrum, such that only you can define where you feel comfortable in defining yourself. You believe gender identity can be based on both biology and one’s surroundings or upbringing, thus there are no stereotypical traits associated with the multiple gender possibilities and combinations.

As a sloth, you are relaxed and considerate of others’ needs and opinions. You see gender identity as something that is subjective to each person. Each individual should have the freedom to believe in their own gender identity system, whatever helps them develop and strengthen their sense of self. So long as everyone is happy, you are happy.

As a slothicorn, you are unique and considerate of others’ needs and opinions. You see gender identity as something that is subjective to each person. Each individual should have the freedom to identify themselves somewhere along the gender spectrum. You believe that gender can be expressed by stereotypical and non-stereotypical traits as long as that individual is comfortable within their expression.

Visualisation of the final map

We wanted to create a zoo-like world, where the animal are behind fences. Which represent society's view on labeling people into certain categories. But we realized that people would have a connotation with a zoo that doesn't fit our concept. So we decided to create a new mythical world (see below).

As an undefined character you can explore the Gender World in this video game and uncover its 7 characteristic species. Each species is grouped within their own, suggesting categorizing by society.