How do you know you’re a man or woman?

[Natasha]

How do you know you're a man or woman?

http://gendersense.com/2011/01/17/how-do-you-know-youre-a-man-or-woman/
1/17/11

This question is one of the most common asked of trans men and women, and it is much more complex than it seems. When I was first asked how I knew I was a woman, to the extent that I would go through the numerous physical and emotional changes necessary to fulfill my needs, I really had no answer to offer. It seems like a simple question that should be answered, if not to the satisfaction of the questioner, then to my own.

[Stephanie]

I avoid all these self-diagnostic, Cogiati(sp?) tests and the like.     They strongly pander to perceived stereotypes , like if you are female you are supposed to love pink and only drive certain types of car.
In my own case half the questions are unanswerable as I don't drive, don't work, never been in a relationship, and I have never been in a social setting while dressed.

I give you an idea of the silliness of these tests etc:

                                                                Are you a MAN or a WOMAN?!!


Question 1:   What is your idea of a great night at home?
                (a) Watching America's next Model while your nails dry, then crying over a romantic film with your boyfriend handing you   
                      tissues?
               (b)  Having the guys around to drink beer and watch boxing or the big game?

Question 2:   You never leave house with out?
                (a) Wearing full-make-up, and liberally scented with Chanel No5?
                (b) Checking to make sure that you are wearing trousers?

Question 3:   How often do you change your underwear?
                (a)  Two and sometimes three times a day?
                (b)  Only when your underpants and socks are too crusty to wear?

Question 4:   What is your favourite drink?
                (a)  Wine wine spritzer, and diet Coke?
                (b)  Your grandpappy's 110 proof moonshine?

Question 5:   What is your dream job?
                (a)  Fashion model, or ballerina?
                (b)  Heavy-weight Boxing Champion?  or Marine Corp 'Gunny'?