1. Why isn’t Josh in favour of the ‘born this way’ argument?
2. Why is Josh promoting the ‘non-binary’ concept?
3. What does it mean to ‘misgender’?
4. Do you agree that using the wrong pronoun for a trans person is transphobic violence?
5. Under what circumstances would it not be necessary to use a preferred pronoun?
6. To what extent should society as a whole be obliged to use ‘correct’ pronouns?
7. Why might using an ‘incorrect’ pronoun be painful to some?
8. Explain the ramifications of ‘the focus shifts from the actual trans person to the person who made the mistake (bottom page 39)
9. According to Josh, what responsibility do trans persons have with regards to correct pronoun use?
10. Is the concept of fluid gender identity only valid for trans persons?
11. What is meant by “we aren’t all born with our identities”? (page 40)
12. How do you feel about Joshua’s wish “that my body could be as fluid as my identity.”
13. Do you think Joshua is responsible when he states “I invoke curiosity and insecurity in others.” (bottom page 41)
14. What kind of people does Josh want to engage in conversation with?
15. Why does Josh say it wouldn’t be truthful to say ‘I was born this way’ (page 43)
16. Explain “A non-binary person could still identify as a woman and be non-binary.” (page 44)
Chapter 3 The Survivor
1. What might cause the police not to take the investigation seriously (page 50)
2. How do you feel about Josh’s decision to go to school wearing duct tape? (page 55)
3. Why do you think the family doctor and Josh’s parents did not call the police (page 63)
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