Non-Binary/ Trangender language experiences

[Sienna14]

For my dissertation research, I wanted to investigate the experiences of non-binary and transgender people regarding gendered languages. I'm looking for anyone over the age of 18 who identifies as either transgender or non-binary to answer a few questions that I have, if they are comfortable, to better understand the topic of language and gender identity as a whole. It shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes, and they can opt out anytime if they change their mind or feel uncomfortable. Data will also be completely anonymised. If anyone is particularly interested, I wouldn't mind doing an interview; however, just writing/ typing the answers to the questions is fine.

 

Link to the questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDNLgG2EOdqCyf3D-kw4OigFm-4dlr7SROiA8EWfOrtyhEiw/viewform?usp=sf_link 

[Ashley0616]

I completed it. Thank you for considering us for you dissertation research. 

[KathyLauren]

I completed the questionnaire.  Since this is about language, allow me to comment on yours.

 

I found the language a bit stilted and abstract.  The language reads like your dissertation proposal to your dean instead of questions addressed to me.  It was hard to figure out what you were trying to ask.  For example, why use the phrase "non-binary and transgender individuals" in each question when what you really want to say is "you"?  When you ask, "What are the psychosocial effects of misgendering through language on non-binary and transgender individuals in various social contexts?", what you really should be asking is "What are the psychosocial effects of misgendering through language on you in various social contexts?"  I can't answer for anyone except myself.

[Abigail Genevieve]

29 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

I completed the questionnaire.  Since this is about language, allow me to comment on yours.

 

I found the language a bit stilted and abstract.  The language reads like your dissertation proposal to your dean instead of questions addressed to me.  It was hard to figure out what you were trying to ask.  For example, why use the phrase "non-binary and transgender individuals" in each question when what you really want to say is "you"?  When you ask, "What are the psychosocial effects of misgendering through language on non-binary and transgender individuals in various social contexts?", what you really should be asking is "What are the psychosocial effects of misgendering through language on you in various social contexts?"  I can't answer for anyone except myself.

Yep. 

[Susan R]

Aside from the language issue that @KathyLauren mentioned, it was a good questionnaire. It took me much longer than 10 minutes but I hope the data is useful for you. Good Luck on your dissertation.