Navigating Judith Butler's heterosexual matrix: How has your identity been gendered? (You can click on more than one answer)

What toys were you presented with as a child?

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Toy cars, trucks and trains

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Baby dolls and barbies

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Lego

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Wire maze abacus

What activities were you encouraged to participate in as a child?

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Football, Soccer, cricket

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Netball, gymnastics, dancing

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Watching tv

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Boardgames, cardgames

What clothes were you given as a child to wear?

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Shorts, pants, t-shirts

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Skirts, dresses, leggings

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I was allowed to wear whatever I wanted

As a child did you have a 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' who society would consider as someone from the opposite sex?

Yes

No

In highschool did you have a group of friends made of those of the same gender?

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Yes

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No

Do you wear makeup?

Yes, I don't leave the house without it.

Yes, but only to look presentable - work, social events etc.

Not really, maybe if I was going to ball or something, but who goes to balls?

Never, although I did paint my face gold for a dress up party once, does that count?

Do you question why you wear makeup?

Yes, all the time. Men don't wear it, why do I feel the need to?

No, it is like my second skin. I love it - Blue Steel!

Have you ever been shamed for not wearing makeup?

Yes, at my job my manager said I had to wear makeup.

Yes, but I flipped them the bird.

I am man, why would I get shamed for not wearing makeup?

No

What advertisements prodominantly pop up on your social media pages?

Makeup clips, perfume and pregnancy test ads

Gym memberships, cologne, viagra, athlete's foot cream

Guardian news articles, fitness ads, private health ads

I don't do social media

How did you learn about sex?

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Pornography

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Romantic, erotic fiction books, and rom coms

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I explored it with my friends as we delved into different practices.

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Other

How would you rate yourself on Kinsey's scale?

I am heterosexual through and through!

I would consider my self a 2 or 3. I've dabbled.

I am a 6. I am definitely gay and love it!

My sexual identity does not belong on a scale, I am attracted to people I happen to find a connection with.

Have you ever been shamed for your sexual orientation?

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No, Why would I be?

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Yes, it was difficult to acknowledge my sexual preferences.

Have you ever planned your career around the idea that you might want kids one day?

No, why would I do that?

Yes, I definitely want kids and have planned my career around something that I know I can easily go part time with.

Yes, but I should not have to!

No, I do not really want kids and if I decide to have them then I will make it work.