#categorised survey

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

455 of 2023

The countries bolding survey because why not.

Italy: You love pasta You tend to be a bit annoying People say that you are childish You are lovable You can't drive You love good food You tend to pop up in the weirdest places You were once separated from your family You have German friends You don't take things seriously You have a famous grandfather You have brother(s) People fought over you You can cook You can draw 8/15

Germany: You are serious You get annoyed easily You have a deep voice You only have a few friends You love sausage You are hardworking You are strong You are sometimes mean to your friends You are good at shutting people up You are/were feared You are strict You are bad at being social You hate unrealistic ideas You know annoying Italians You love dogs 5/15

Japan: You are polite You work hard You are observant You are focused You love anime You are sometimes forced into things You need your personal space You sometimes go into "Culture shock" You are reclusive You like to be alone You are older then you look You are quiet You have your own way of doing things You sometimes like to copy people's ideas You hate strange cakes 7/15

America: You are a natural leader You order strange things off the internet You love baseball You are independent You fought with your brother/sister before You love junk food You can't stand being bossed around You are modernized Your personality is sometimes too much for people to handle You love big cities You think you are so awesome You are obsessed with aliens You are obsessed with heroes You are energetic You are headstrong 6/15

England: You are irritable You are a former punk You have imaginary friends You are sharp-tounged A creepy guy wants to marry you You love magic You eat scones You have an accent that everyone loves You make pots and pans explode when you cook You have a lot of siblings You were once beat by your younger brother You have an interesting past People call you by two different names You had trouble making friends when you were young 7/15

France: You are care-free You are romantic You are good at getting people's attention You get beat up a lot You are an older brother or sister People are sometimes creeped out by you You love someone who doesn't love you back You have a weird laugh You love roses You are flashy You wear the wrong things at the wrong times You love pretty things You have awesome hair You tend to get too close to people You think you can win but always end up losing 5/15

Russia: You are REALLY tall You love sunflowers You love vodka You love the winter You can tolerate the cold You are a middle child You have sisters You have a bloody history People fear you even when you do nothing wrong You can sit in cursed chairs and make them go on fire Your friends are scared of you You stalk people while in costume You become depressed when your siblings are around You have a kind face You abuse people physically and emotionally 2/15

China: You are the oldest in your group of friends You are an older sibling You love Hello Kitty You love dragons People force you to cook for them Pandas are awesome You do not like the people who live near you Fighting with pots and pans is way better than a gun Your younger brother is more popular then you You have an Asian accent You are picky when it comes to food You are wise You carry around your pet You try to impress people with your food You like to take everything for yourself 2/15

Canada: People often forget about you People often confuse you with someone else Everyone forgets that you are there You love maple syrup Pancakes are the best You stink at baseball You are good at hockey You are bad at getting people's attention No one listens to you You have a soft voice You look like your brother/sister Polar bears are cool Cold weather isn't that bad You are horrible at solving problems You can be a coward 4/15

You are: Italy.

#survey #bolding survey #categorised survey #themed survey

[danrifics]

Idk sometimes I feel like an “outcast” Dan and Phil fan. I’m definitely pansexual but I’m not gay and I feel like a large majority of d&ps audience are (I’m not gay shaming in anyway) but i feel like I don’t fit in there. I’m not a fan that reposts things like “I want to nom his earring” (again nothing wrong with that it’s just not me). I feel like a lost lil phannie. I don’t want to categorise or put any fans in boxes, I just feel like I don’t fit in with anyone.

(I know you’re not my therapist but I always feel safe asking you/expressing things to you) xx

i think this is gonna come across mean but like i feel like this is kinda a weird mind set for you to have and i think maybe you need some more perspective here like you know like most of us aren’t straight up gay right? like a lot of people in this phandom are bi or pan, actually a lot more than you’ve been led to believe.

like yknow the whole all dan and phil fans are lesbians thing came about cos people love to assume we’re all girls or whatever who all wanna date dnp when those girls actually most of the time aren’t straight at all they’re some kind of queer. it doesn’t actually mean anything.

most of the time when i see phannie surveys the majorly of the sexuality question has bi/pan as the majority.

and it’s okay if you don’t vibe with the way some people talk but like don’t let that convince you you don’t fit in cos there are so many people who you have a common sexuality with you just gotta find them.

again sorry if this is a complete ramble and sorry if it does come across mean but i think you need to look broader at this phandom and not reduce everyone to one thing cos that’s harmful af

#bethanie answers

[ukrfeminism]

A key crime measure routinely quoted by ministers excludes many crimes that affect women more often than men, the BBC can reveal.

The headline figure from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows "total" crime has halved since 2010 - but excludes sexual assault, even rape.

The ONS says it is more challenging to collect accurate data on these kinds of crimes.

But critics say the omission hides the extent of violence against women.

Hard to measure

Not all incidents are reported to the police, so the ONS surveys 30,000 randomly selected people in England and Wales each year to work out how many crimes actually take place.

The results of the latest survey will be published on Thursday.

It says it has to treat some crimes differently.

The ONS's Helen Ross said: "In face-to-face interviews, victims - most commonly women - can be unwilling to respond if their abuser is in the room or if their family is unaware of previous abuse."

And it is hard to say what counts as a single crime of, say, stalking or harassment.

Because of these factors, separate analyses are published on sexual assault, domestic abuse, stalking and harassment.

However, these crimes, all of which happen more often to women than to men, are left out of the headline measure: the number of crimes that take place.

It only includes violent crimes, theft, robbery and criminal damage.

But this is the figure that has been used by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, as well as in Conservative Party posts on X, formerly Twitter.

Violent crime statistics do not give a picture of trends in sexual assault because these crimes are classified as sexual offences and counted separately.

Scottish official statistics follow a similar approach for categorising crimes but often refer to their "violent crimes" as "non-sexual violent crimes".

The ONS has told the BBC it will add notes to charts in its reports on crime to highlight which offences are counted and which are left out.

Ms Ross also warned that any "broad assessments" on long-term crime trends based on a single metric "should be made with caution".

Sexual assaults are actually increasing, affecting just over 4% of women aged 16 to 59 in the year to March 2023, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2014.

The rise is mainly driven by an increase in unwanted sexual touching but rape, and attempted rape, are increasing too.

Stalking has also been on the rise since 2015, reported by just under 6% of women.

However, domestic abuse now affects 6.5% of women, as opposed to just over 11% in 2005.

Harriet Wistrich, of the Centre for Women's Justice, said relying on a definition of "crime" or "violence" that excludes what many women experience and worry about "gives a distorted picture of how much safer 'the general public' are".

"Women are 'the general public'. But their experience of violence is different from men's".

Labour's Dame Diana Johnson, who chairs the Home Affairs Select Committee, said not being clear whether data about falling crime includes or excludes "key forms of violence against women undermines efforts to combat it".

She added: "The government must make the scale of violence against women visible when they talk about crime in the UK."

The Home Office was asked about its use of the crime survey headline measure.

In response, it highlighted its plans to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, and efforts the government is making to speed cases through the courts.

Labour says it would get experts to agree on a single measure summarising violence against women and girls and then commit to halving those crimes.

Additional reporting by Megan Riddell, Sana Dionysiou and Rob England

#Articles #MVAWG #law

[magicalyaku]

Hey there! I'm back from writing paradise. I admit I might have gotten a little obsessed but that was just because writing is so easy and fun while everything else is always hard. u3u But I basically finished my novel so I have no excuses anymore not to get back into real life. Here's what I read in May! Pretty good month! uAu

Keeper of the Lost Cities 3: Everblaze (Shannon Messenger): The first one in the series I read instead of listening. Was a good choice because I think I missed quite a bit of the first volumes. 8D Also, it's so long. I don't think, me being me, that I would have made it though the audiobook. Don't get me wrong, I like the story. I have a tremendous respect at how it is written, keeping all the plotpoints together, presenting the puzzle pieces little by little, managing the huge cast of people. When I complain next time about a Middle Grade book being too simple and too shallow than this is the kind of book I'm comparing it to. My one problem in this volume was, how the tension never lets down. It's so wound tight all the time, everything is always on the edge of collapsing, including Sophie. It was a little exhausting for me. So I was very glad, there were at least some answers near the end.

The Scottish Boy (Alex de Campi): I went to Scotland at the beginning of May to visit my friend, so what better book to read than this. And what a book. It's the kind of story, where so much happens in the relationship of the protagonists that right after it ends you want to go back to the beginning and read all their first interactions all over again. Hng. It's great. Also Alys, my queen. When she first appeared I was so afraid she'd turn out evil. Because court intrigues and stuff. The ending of this book is all my heart desires. I don't actually like war stories, you know. But after In Memoriam and now this, they sure make good love stories. The drama of for once not knowing where it all goes? Who lives and who doesn't? Damn. I really enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations by Trungles are also verrry nice. uAub

Captive Prince (C.S. Pacat): This was a reread and I read the other two volumes in June, so my thoughts on the series will go there. :)

Wraith, Entity & Presence (Oracle of Senders 3,4 + 3.5) (Mere Joyce): It's so hard to tell my feelings for this series. There's a lot of death and murder, there's choking and burning and failed exorcism and so much danger of death and still it was just so pleasant to read, so charming and nice and laid-back. It's so weird. 8D I liked the cast of characters and the adventure and Cal's and Meander's relationship (the complete lack of gay panic and homophobic surroundings), the classical music references (even though I never looked up a single one). I wish there was a sequel with Cal and Meander as adults. I mean, I realise, it would be difficult to do in a classic novel format because the ghost cases just aren't big enough to last a whole book, but imagine it like a half-hour show oder manga series with a ghost of the week for half the chapter and their happy slice of life for the rest. Hah. Good series.

The Hanged Man & The Hourglass Throne (The Tarot Sequence 2+3) (K.D. Edwards): I didn't think about it while reading but in retrospective this series fits into what I categorise as "wild". There's so much shit happening here. Big and bold. At the end of volume 1 I was still undecided of I like it enough to buy it on paper. These doubts were washed away with the sequels. It's an investment in the beginning, getting into the world and all, but I found it totally worth it. That one big drama at the end of vol3? Yes, totally got me. Like right from the textbook. Make me care, rip me apart. Damn.

The Buried and the Bound (Rochelle Hassan): If someone asked me in a survey about what I want to read and then actually went and made it into a book, this might be the result. This contains only things I like: two suffering (gay) boys, one tough girl (not involved in any romance), which is the best constellation of characters, really. Some magic, some adventure, some drama, different storythreads that weave nicely together in the end. I enjoyed reading it a whole lot and am looking forward to the sequels!

Ander & Santi were here (Jonny Garza Villa): Now this one was difficult. I think it's a good book, I wanted to like it, but. Hear me out. For me, this is split in three parts. The first one is about the illegal immigrants. See, for as long as I remember my dad worked in a … what's it called in English … an housing complex for refugees? Not a camp, but like a dorm. And while illegals and refugees are still a step apart, they're at least somehow adjacent. I lived basically next to them half my life and never cared. When in 2015 there was a huge wave of refugees coming to my country and everyone was freaking out, I just thought "Great, that means my dad will keep his job" (because the dorm was always on the verge of closing down and it would probably been tough for my dad as one of very few black people in a kind of racist small town to find a new job.) So anyway, I thought it was a good thing to finally read an actual story about people in these situations, to learn how to care. So that part was good and insightful. The second part was about the art. I draw manga only, but I do consider myself an artist and I was around when manga became big in my country and the art schools hated it and made us suffer. I have thoughts on art. And I really enjoyed reading about Ander's art and process and thoughts. My favourite part of the book! And then there's part 3, the love story. And I think, because I connected more strongly to the other parts than usual I felt the disconnect here much more than usual! The romance in here is very intense and very physical and my aroace brain didn't compute at all. Complete detachment. Which was kind of a problem, because the romance is a huge part of the book. I really wanted to like it but it didn't work. I did like Ander as a character, though, and their family and friends. And the cover is still so damn pretty!

That's it!

#yaku reads #may wrap up #books #queer books #lgbtq books #queer lit #bookblr #oracle of senders #the scottish boy #the buried and the bound #the tarot sequence #keeper of the lost cities #ander and santi were here

[nerriedyt]

Survey on LGBTQIA+ Language

Hi! My name is Agnes and I, unfortunately, have to write my thesis by the end of this month!

In order to collect the data for my study on LGBTQIA+ Language Terms, I have made a survey on the topic. It contains several Likert Scale questions (so the ones with a 5-point scale going from e.g. most negative to most positive answer) and a few questions about your background in order to be able to categorise the data somehow.

Feel free to take part! Filling it out should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on the participant and contains a bonus: helping your girl out with finishing her Bachelors.

Here is the link:

Thanks so so much in advance! Anybody who fills it out is literally saving my life rn.

PS. I need at least a few dozen responses. So PLS HELP.

[gendercensus]

Shaking up the checkbox system

Some of you might already be aware that I’m considering a new system for choosing which terms are on the checkbox identity list in future annual surveys, because this year's results under the existing system would result in the addition of 12 new terms, and none would be removed - making the checkbox identity list 45 terms long. (We usually add 1-4 new words per year and maybe remove one, so +12 and -0 is very unusual!)

At 33 this year it was already too long. People were struggling to find their identities in the list even with the filter, which risks data quality as they use the textboxes instead, and increases the risk of the participant abandoning the survey. We also get a lot of people saying stuff like “you should explain what these terms mean, because I’ve not heard of half of them” - that sense of alienation is another thing that increases the likelihood of a participant closing the tab before the end.

I’ve been running a consultation since just before I posted the 2022 report, and there have been 1,339 responses, which is pretty great - thank you all very much for your participation!

This blog post will go over the hypothetical checkbox list under the established and the proposed selection systems, combined with (and informed by) the results from the consultation survey. We’ll start with an overview of the list under both systems, and then I’ll go into more detail on how each list was constructed and why.

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THE ESTABLISHED SYSTEM

Under the current system, the checkbox list will look like this next year:

agender

androgyne

autigender

bigender

binary

boy

boygirl

butch

cisgender

demiboy

demigender

demigirl

dyke

enby

fag

faggot

feminine

femme

gay (in relation to gender)

gender non-conforming

genderfluid/fluid gender

genderflux

genderfuck

genderless

genderqueer

gendervoid

girl

girlboy

guy

lesbian (in relation to gender)

man

masculine

neutral

nonbinary

queer (in relation to gender)

questioning or unknown

trans

trans*

transfeminine

transgender

transmasculine

transsexual

woman

xenogender

none / I do not describe myself / person / "I'm just me"

That’s 45 checkboxes. Terms in bold would be new for 2023. In the survey they would be presented in a randomised order, to reduce primacy and recency bias. (Unfortunately, for bias reduction reasons I cannot sort or categorise terms in the survey in any way.)

There would also be up to 20 textboxes directly underneath where participants can type their identities that were not listed as checkboxes.

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THE PROPOSED SYSTEM

Here’s what the checkbox list would look like next year under the proposed system:

agender

binary

cisgender

dyke

enby

fag

gender non-conforming

genderfluid/fluid gender

genderqueer

man

nonbinary

queer (in relation to gender)

questioning or unknown

trans

transfeminine

transgender

transmasculine

woman

none / I do not describe myself / "I'm just me"

That’s 19 checkboxes. Terms in bold would be new for 2023. In the survey they would be presented in a randomised order, to reduce primacy and recency bias. (Unfortunately, for bias reduction reasons I cannot sort or categorise terms in the survey in any way.)

There would also be up to 20 textboxes directly underneath where participants can type their identities that were not listed as checkboxes.

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HOW THE ESTABLISHED SYSTEM WORKS

The 1%/3% thresholds

Currently, if a word/term is typed into a textbox by over 1% of respondents in either the 30-and-under or the 31-and-over age group, I add it to the checkbox list.

The age group thing is to make sure that over-30s, who usually only make up about 14% of responses, see words in the checkbox list that they can relate to - so that they don’t look at the survey, see a bunch of stuff that feels alienating, and then immediately check out and close the tab.

If I add a word that has a very clearly corresponding word, that is added to the list too for completeness and comparison, even if it wasn’t entered by over 1% of participants. (For example, if I add transmasculine I have to add transfeminine, or if I add transgender I have to add cisgender.)

When the list started to get a bit too long, I added another rule that lets me remove words from the checkbox list when they become less popular. Words selected by under 3% of both 30-and-unders and 31-and-overs should be removed from the checkbox list, unless they correspond with another more popular word that is remaining on the list.

The removal threshold is higher than the addition threshold, because when a word is a checkbox it is selected more often than it would have been entered into a textbox. Now that I have more data on The Checkbox Effect, I’m aware that the 3% threshold is too low and would need to be higher.

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HOW THE PROPOSED SYSTEM WORKS

Multiply and rank

Now that 12 checkboxes have been added over the years and 2 have been removed, we are in a position to observe how much more often a term is selected as a checkbox than it would have been written in.

I call this the Checkbox Effect, which is the tendency for a term to appear to become suddenly more popular when it gets added to the checkbox list. I speculate that it might be because a checkbox reminds people of a term that they do relate to, but that they might not have independently thought of as a term to write into a textbox. (Also, checking a box is easier than typing something.)

The best way to show you what I mean by this is to show you on a spreadsheet:

(I’d show you the numbers for the checkboxes that have been removed, but there’s only two and they’re not suitable for use in this exercise - one is 36.7x and one is 6.5x!)

So just to make sure we’re all on the same page:

Right at the top, gender non-conforming was typed into the textboxes by 1.1% of participants in 2018, and after it was added to the checkbox list it was chosen by 24.3 times as many people in 2019.

Right at the bottom, demigender was typed in by 4.1% of participants in 2015, and when it was added to the checkbox list in 2016 it was chosen by 14.8% of participants, which was 3.6 times as many people.

That’s quite a wide range, but let’s use the median of 8.9 as the multiplier. (I often find that with sets like this, which have a couple of very high or very low outliers that would skew a mean, the median is more accurate.) The plan would go something like this:

Choose an optimal number of checkboxes to have in the list. Enough that everyone can choose at least one, but not so many that it gets hard to find your identity/identities on there, and not so many that it gets exhausting to scroll through and make a decision about each one (which is a thing that some participants do like to do). For the purposes of this explanation, let’s say the optimal number of checkboxes is 🥑 (an avocado emoji).

Use the multiplier (8.9x). Assume that a textbox answer would be chosen 8.9 times as often if it was a checkbox. Multiply all write-ins by 8.9. So if a term is typed in 10 times, its total (for the purposes of this exercise only) becomes 10 x 8.9 = 89.

Combine the checkbox terms (and their statistics) with the textbox terms (and their multiplied statistics), and rank them by [popularity/assumed popularity] descending, i.e. with the most popular at the top of the list.

Choose the top 🥑 terms to be checkboxes in next year’s survey.

So, we simulate how popular a write-in would be, in order to compare it to existing checkboxes and decide whether or not it should be on the list.

When we multiply a textbox term in this way, we are guessing at how popular it would be. (For this reason, we can’t use this guesswork in the reports or the spreadsheets of results, this method would only be used to work out which terms will be checkbox options.) As we saw in the above table, the multiplier isn’t an exact, fixed number - it’s kind of a judgement call. My choice depends on a lot of factors that we can’t really see properly. What causes some words to become only 3x more “popular” and some words to become 10x more popular, or more? That means that when we choose a multiplier, we have to take into account that:

If we choose a higher multiplier, more of the uncommon words get a chance to be added to the checkbox list, which gives more different people a chance to be and feel represented by the survey - but there might be a lot of different words being added and removed year-to-year, and some more popular and well-established words might be removed from the list than they should be;

If we play it safe and choose a lower multiplier, the list would be more stable from year to year, but some textbox terms that are genuinely becoming more popular than checkbox words might appear to be less popular.

So, as I said above, the median Checkbox Effect is 8.9x. We don’t have any experience of using this method to go on, so we might as well use that for now. (We can adjust it in response to new data etc. in future years, which is reassuring.)

Next let’s choose 🥑 - the ideal number of checkbox items in the list.

In the consultation I asked people what a comfortable number of checkboxes would be for them. Here’s the results:

That’s 29.1% saying 11-20 checkboxes, followed by 25.2% saying 21-30 checkboxes. So I’d like to keep it to between 11 and 20 checkboxes, and within that margin I’d feel more comfortable aiming higher. Let’s say 🥑 = 20 next year and see how it goes.

I’m guessing you don’t need to know the exact ins-and-outs, but if I choose the same number of words from the top 10 of each of the two age groups (12), combine them (13 unique terms), and factor in the terms that have to be there no matter what (2) and the “opposites” that I would have to add automatically (4), the list is 19 items long and looks like this when sorted alphabetically:

agender

binary

cisgender

dyke

enby

fag

gender non-conforming

genderfluid/fluid gender

genderqueer

man

nonbinary

queer (in relation to gender)

questioning or unknown

trans

transfeminine

transgender

transmasculine

woman

none / I do not describe myself / "I'm just me"

Dyke and fag are new. If the multiplier we chose is too high, those two words will be less popular than expected next year, and they might fall back off the checkbox list for 2024.

I feel like most people could probably choose at least one of the listed identities, but if they can’t, they will have 20 textboxes directly underneath.

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ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROPOSED SYSTEM

Some participants expressed concern that some established and popular words would leave the checkbox list. The following words from the current checkbox list would be lost:

androgyne

bigender

boy

butch

demiboy

demigender

demigirl

femme

gay (in relation to gender)

genderflux

genderless

gendervoid

girl

lesbian (in relation to gender)

neutral

trans*

When I say they would be “lost”, that makes it seem pretty negative, but participants would still be able to type those words into the textboxes, and those textbox entries would be counted, receive the multiplier treatment, and then be considered for inclusion in the checkbox list the following year.

Some people also said that they would feel unhappy about me “moving the goalposts”, by saying this year that a word would be added to the checkbox list if it went over 1%, and then introducing new criteria after some new words meet the old criteria - so some words that should have been on the list next year will not be. For the record, the eight words that went over 1% this year in one of the two age groups and that would not be added to the checkbox list under the proposed system are:

autigender

boygirl

faggot

genderfuck

guy

masculine

transsexual

xenogender

I can definitely understand there being some annoyance about this! But data quality is already suffering with 33 checkbox options, and I’m more than a little bit worried about what would happen if that list went up to 45.

And the thing about annoyance is, I pretty much annoy people every year, even when I stick to the rules I made and am very clear and transparent about. For example, I constantly get emails and comments in the feedback box saying that I should add various terms to the checkbox list because they are marginalised or otherwise very deserving of increased visibility, even though they have never been typed in by anywhere near 1% of participants, and sometimes are not even related to gender. (Two-spirit, intersex, and plural spring to mind.) And, over the years, people have consistently asked me to remove terms from the identity checkbox list and the pronoun list because they’re (sometimes, in some contexts, to some people) offensive, even when those terms/pronouns are very popular. (Mainly queer, trans* [no footnote], and it/it pronouns.)

So there’s two relevant things I factor into my decisions here:

The checkbox list is not a winner’s podium or an attempt at correctness (political or otherwise); it exists to improve data quality and to make the survey easier to fill in for the majority of participants. The bar for inclusion on the checkbox list has been incredibly low thus far (1% in only one of the two age groups), and if your word doesn’t meet it, the checkbox is unlikely to have much effect aside from confusing people. While your identity terms are valid and do deserve visibility and recognition, a checkbox in a survey is intended to observe that visibility/recognition, not create it.

While the Checkbox Effect undoubtedly exists and does make some terms appear more or less popular than they actually are (and I don’t think there is anything I can do about that short of ditching checkboxes and doing only textboxes) (no I will not do that), if it didn’t exist I’m pretty sure the order of the top of the list wouldn’t actually change that much. Words that are typed into the textboxes are counted and any word can be looked up in the results spreadsheet, even if it has been entered only once.

A lot of people said that they don’t like the checkbox list being limited at all, and every identity should be on there. I’d refer those people to point 1 above, and I would also suggest that perhaps you don’t want all 14,622 unique textbox entries on the checkbox list. You probably don’t even want the 2,665 entries that were typed in more than once.

A few people said that they really like poring over the checkbox list and considering whether each identity applies to them. That’s understandable, speaking as a person who spends two months of the year poring over lists of genders literally thousands long! However, if the survey is enjoyable that’s a happy side effect. The survey’s main goal is to collect very specific information from as many people as possible, as easily/quickly/efficiently as possible.

A bunch of people suggested a fancy question/answer design where there’s a textbox, and you start typing a word, and if the word is a checkbox it makes you check the box, and if the word isn’t a checkbox it lets you enter it as a textbox answer instead. This sounds extremely fancy and I love it, but:

It would be more complicated to code;

People have a filter for that question already and they’re either not seeing it or not using it, because they’re still typing checkbox terms into textboxes.

I feel that the solution here isn’t more fancy/complex design, which also carries more risk of going wrong on different platforms and all that jazz. I know it’s a little cliché, but in design it’s often true that less is more.

A couple of people expressed concern that it might be confusing if the list of identities changed a lot from year to year, and while I think that might be true for some people, at least 71% of participants this year had never done the annual survey before, and I suspect that might be fairly typical. Of those who are familiar with the annual survey and read all the reports, I’m sure a lot of them won’t have memorised last year’s list. And I don’t think it would affect whether or not people can answer that question in the survey, which is the important thing.

Several people said that they would only support it if the multiplier could be adjusted as appropriate with new data each year, which is absolutely something that I would want to do. Great minds, great minds.

And finally, it is inevitable that if the list gets shorter more people will have to type their identities. I’m hoping that fewer people typing in words that are already on the checkbox list will make up for this.

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MY DECISION

I think I’ve got to go for it and implement the proposed system.

As for whether I should implement it for 2023 or wait until 2024, before I processed the textbox identities I was still on the fence - but after finding out that the list would grow to 45 checkboxes next year under the current system... I didn’t fall off the fence, I was shoved off it very enthusiastically.

Thankfully, most people are in favour of the system (only 5% against), and about two-thirds are either in favour or very in favour of it being implemented immediately.

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CONCLUSIONS

Yeah, I think I have to do it, and I think I have to do it right away! I’ll use this system for the identity checkboxes only for 2023, and if it works well I’ll consider trying it for titles and pronouns for 2024.

Also, I’m really glad I did the consultation. I feel a lot better knowing how you all feel about it in advance, and people suggested a lot of potential challenges, which gave me a chance to consider all the pros and cons before making a decision.

And, as a couple of people pointed out in the consultation, I can try it for one year, and if it doesn’t work I can switch back to the old system or try something new.

Thank you everyone for your input! And, in case you missed it, you can read the 2022 report here. You can also support this project on Patreon here, and you can sign up to be notified when the 2023 survey opens by signing up to the mailing list here.

#meta #consultation #identity #survey design #results

[umbry-fic]

Shadow to Shadows

Summary: Tabatha has never had a Dæmon.

Fandom: Tales of Symphonia Characters: Tabatha, Summon Spirit Martel Rating: G Word Count: 2313 Mirror Link: AO3 Original Post Date: 26/08/2023

Notes: Another entry in the Dæmon AU. Mostly for me to write more Tabatha and squeeze in a bit of lore. Highly recommend that you read at least the first fic before reading this one. I didn't edit this one too much so apologies if it's messy. Was listening to Ashes of Dreams while writing this.

~~~

Tabatha did not have a Dæmon. Ever since she had first awoken in the vast emptiness of Welgaia atop a dwarf’s worktable, she had not known the companionship of a Dæmon - the constant tug at one’s essence that people leaned towards categorised as comforting. Neither, however, had she been alone. Altessa had been there to place a gentle hand on her back to help her sit up, her joints shifting smoothly with nary a protest, exquisitely crafted eyes snapping open to survey her surroundings.

A small animal that her memory banks identified as a bilby clung to the dwarf’s shoulders, both their eyes shining with pride. Aimed at her, their wonderful creation, perfect in handiwork.

His Dæmon.

Later, they would answer her halting questions as she tripped over her consonants and vowels, mouth yet unused to forming any sound. She would come to conclude that she didn’t have a Dæmon because she lacked a soul. There was none of that bright light that seemed to seep out of her creator, shared by his counterpart, both of whom were endlessly kind to her.

Perhaps that was why it was always so cold, no matter where she went or what she did. A ball of frost permanently lodged in her chest, that she assumed could only be removed when she accepted the Goddess’ soul. The radiance of Martel Yggdrasill would chase away the remnants of winter, until there was only spring.

But for now, as she wandered Welgaia, patiently awaiting her fate, it was endlessly cold.

~~~

The angels that flew about this momentous fortress with the silent flapping of wings lacked any warmth as well, even though they were alive. Despite the gold they wore and the blinding white of their wings, they seemed almost grey, much like the endless walls that twisted and turned and led in circles. They navigated the corridors with ease, as if they had the layout of the place imprinted on their minds. There was not a spark in their eyes, and she didn’t spot any Dæmons following them either.

Idly, she wondered if they were like her. But from what she’d heard, that wasn’t the case. So where was the very incarnation of their souls, which it should have been unbearable to be parted from?

Mirabelle clung to Altessa’s shoulders, always, claws digging in just a little tighter. The two were inseparable, here in Welgaia.

Little shadows flitted about in the inky darkness that wrapped around corners and stretched across ceilings, encompassing all. They disappeared when she got too close, but something within her bid her to follow them, even if more often than not she ended up losing the trail.

Eventually, after days, she stumbled into an expansive, circular room, tucked away in a forgotten corner of this comet that lay still among the stars.

If she could gasp, perhaps she would have.

The room was filled to the brim with animals of all shapes and sizes. Birds, mammals, reptiles… Any creature that one could name could be found here.

It was also utterly silent. Not a single growl, screech, or croak. No scratching of claws or talons against metal. The animals remained quiet at her entry, producing not a sound, though many had turned their gaze upon her. Yet, even more were unmoving, staring into emptiness and seeing nothing at all.

Dæmons. Something told her they must all be Dæmons, as grey as the angels they had once been bonded to. Forgotten, abandoned and left to rot. All alone, they had gathered, hoping for any semblance of the warmth they had once felt, clinging viciously to the last dregs of life even as they continued to drain. Many had lost the ability to maintain a coherent form, their bodies flickering ever so often, resembling wavering shadows. Those, she guessed, would soon disappear, their flames fully snuffed out.

Alone. She could understand that.

She sat within that silent place, the only spot of colour among monochrome, joining the room of ghosts in their vigil as they waited for death.

She said not a word, for she had nothing to offer.

~~~

“Lord Kratos,” Tabatha said, no longer stumbling over her words as she had a month ago, though her voice did not rise and fall as a person’s would.

She’d taken to visiting the lost Dæmons when she could, for reasons she was unable to elucidate. Altessa never asked where she wandered off to, only ever warned her to be careful, even if there were explicit orders not to touch her, the vessel. “There are so many forgotten corners on this blasted comet,” he’d grunted once, shaking his head, Mirabelle hidden in a pocket. “Who knows what they could be hiding.”

She’d never visited the room to find someone else already there, and certainly not one of the Four Seraphim. It had always been her, and the multitude of lost souls.

Out of the three, Lord Kratos was the one she was most familiar with. Lord Yuan slipped away the instant he could when faced with her, and she’d never met Lord Yggdrasill. Kratos had always treated her with something akin to kindness, even if he was still incredibly stiff around her.

Kratos coughed, cutting off the gentle melody that suffused every corner, his gaze searching hers. His Dæmon was nowhere to be found, but she knew Lyra could go anywhere she pleased. Perhaps she didn’t want to be here, surrounded by the reminder of what she could have been, and what she could still become. “Tabatha. I didn’t think anyone else knew this place existed.”

“What are you doing?”

He hesitated, mulling over his words. “Just humming.”

“It… was nice.”

She stayed silent after that, finding her usual spot in the room to sit, fold her hands in her lap and close her eyes. After a while, the humming started again. Steadfast but soothing - a lullaby, perhaps. It grounded the lost souls that had fled here. For just an instant, they appeared more solid, more present. And it chased away the cold mired in her chest, until she was resting in a sea of warmth.

How nice, indeed.

~~~

When one day in the future, Altessa grabbed her hand and bid her hurry, smuggling her out of Welgaia, she lost that lullaby. She traded the grey for colour, for the whites and browns of the humble home Altessa and Mirabelle built for the three of them. Instead of wandering empty halls, she learned to cook, learned how to manipulate her joints to slice apples and dice potatoes. Learned to listen to the thoughts that spilt from both Dwarf and Dæmon, an endless well of creativity that could not be stopped. Learned how to entertain the rare guests, though they were more often than not put off by the robotic girl with no Dæmon.

Sometimes, as the idyllic time stretched into decades, her thoughts returned to that grey room, She would wonder how many of those souls, shattered to the brink of no return, had slipped beyond the reach of this world.

She wondered if one day, the same would happen to her. Dwarves could live long lives as well, but Altessa would not last forever. Once he was gone, and Mirabelle crumbled to dust with him, who would take care of her? Who would gently hold her hands still and replace a part that was beginning to rust? Who would tie up her hair when it got loose so she didn’t accidentally break another knife on a stray strand? Who would teach her the way of people, so she could approximate their behaviour as best she could?

Even now, down in the world below, she was nothing more than a shadow. Most likely, she would be abandoned as well. Left to rust in the elements, until her voicebox broke down and her limbs stopped functioning, until she became nothing more than a doll.

Would her mind - or the algorithms that approximated them - survive past that point? Or would she suffer the same fate? Doomed to be unable to fade away, even as the world moved on?

~~~

The lullaby reached her ear again, decades in the future. It would likely have slipped a mortal’s mind by now, but her memory was perfect. She could still picture the corridors of Welgaia perfectly, and could paint the lifeless angels that called it home. She could recall, with perfect clarity, the scorching inferno that had been Martel Yggdrasill’s soul as it had descended into her body, and the withering blizzard it had left behind when it refused to take hold.

Lloyd hummed it as he did the dishes, Arielle weaving between his legs until she tired and rolled onto her back. He didn’t even seem to realise he was doing it, a smile pulling at the corner of his mouth.

It put Colette at ease, some of the tension leaking from her shoulders even as she raised her hand to touch the scales that had begun to creep out of her neck and towards her cheek. A tired Pan rested on the edge of the sink, his eyes gradually closing as his body sunk into the melody.

She could still describe it only as “nice”. She told Lloyd as much, his cheeks flushing upon realising what he was doing. Colette giggled and told him to continue, while Genis, who had just emerged from the shower, wet hair dripping water onto the wooden floor, grinned and jumped right into teasing his best friend.

She didn’t question why one of the Four Seraphim and a human boy would know the same lullaby. A tune lost to time, forgotten in the same manner as the fleeting shadows that clung to the final rays of light had been.

~~~

Summon Spirits did not have Dæmons. They were not conventional creatures and did not have the same understanding of the soul. The closest may have been Fenrir, but the relationship between the hulking wolf and the Summon Spirit of Ice was difficult to quantify - it certainly didn’t seem to match whatever bond tied mortal and Dæmon together.

Martel did not have a Dæmon either. She walked the ruins of the Tower of Salvation, a tower of lies and broken dreams that had been torn down to make way for a new world of hope, and watched a sapling grow. Buds poked out from tiny brown branches, and in time, would gently unfurl into pale green leaves. A fragile tree that was trying its best to grow in a world that was still trying to find its way. She would guide and protect it as best she could, as was her role in this world.

She did not have a Dæmon, yet grey shadows gathered at the edge of the clearing that housed the Tree. Wolves padded around the perimeter, canaries roosted on the trees, and snakes slithered through the ankle-high grass.

It took them some time to gather the courage to close the distance between them until they were close enough for her to touch. For her to reach out a hand and run it through fur that had lost all shade, or feathers that were dull and lifeless. She didn’t, for even if she was a Summon Spirit, she would abide by the mortal’s laws.

These were lost souls, just like the ghosts that had viciously clung to life atop Welgaia. Likely remnants from the Human Ranches, the final screams of violent experiments that violated the very fabric of the soul.

They would fade away one day, but until then, she would tend to them, to the shadows she had once been among. They deserved that much.

So she sat on a log and told them stories sourced from the millions of spirits that resided within her. Of festivals held across both worlds, children running through the streets in joy with frosted treats in their hands. Of a sister grinning as her younger brother splashed water at her from a river, his golden hair drenched and his blue eyes sparkling. Of a mother’s gentle laughter as she bounced her son in her lap, her husband telling story after story about the stars that watched over them.

The other stories, she kept carefully hidden away. Of screaming that never left metal walls that reeked of sweat and blood. Of regret, bitter as poison. Of guilt, twisted beyond recognition and capable of reshaping the entire world.

Pain would do ghosts no good.

Others would join her, when they could, bringing little treats for the Dæmons. Wrapped matcha cakes from Mizuho, fancy candy from Meltokio, baked cookies… Sometimes, they would tell their own stories. Their happiest memories from childhood, the tiny moments of peace they had stolen on their journey, the acts of kindness that had meant the world to them.

Their Dæmons would mingle among the crowd, hoping to give comfort. They would groom, and lick, and soothe.

Over time, the oldest ones would fade, flicker, and finally disappear. Voyaging to a world beyond, one where they could no longer be hurt. Where hopefully, the mortal they had been separated from was waiting for them with open arms.

Before they vanished, Martel would ask them their name. For just as before, her memory was perfect - nothing could escape its bounds, held together by mana instead of code.

They would not be forgotten. Never again.

~~~

Sometimes, in the midst of telling another story to the lost souls milling at her feet, she would spot colour out of the corner of her eye. Almost as if light was refracting through the membrane that stretched across a butterfly’s rainbow wings, beating strongly through the air.

When she turned her head, there was always nothing there but the vast blue sky.

With a tiny smile on her face, she would drop her gaze and return to her story, melodic voice washing over the clearing.

#fanfiction #one shot #tales of symphonia #tabatha #summon spirit martel #i haven't made a twitter post but i'll do it after i stop flooding your timelines with mizuki birthday art #the dashboard fixer gave me back my beloved legacy editor

[cordeliaflyte]

Race isn’t a social construct, there are tangible differences between different races, ie melanin production. Nationality however is a social construct.

gender and nationality are social constructs, sex and race are not

Yeah no race very much is a social construct. All humans belong to the same subspecies and are no more different racially than a grey and tabby cat. Race is cultural, based on phenotypical traits, and a relatively new (~ 16/17th century) concept created to justify exploitation, colonialism, slavery, and genocide. You say race is tangible and based on factors like melanin production, which is baffling.

Racist laws in 19th century US would class anyone with African ancestry, no matter how distant, as black. Racist laws in 19th century Brazil, where there was a lot of intermarriage between ethnic groups, did not assign a child a racial categorisation based on that of their parents, but based on their appearance, so you could be classified as a "negro" while your full brother could be a "pardo" just because he naturally had lighter skin and straighter hair than you.

Would you consider West Asians - let's say, Iranians - white? Someone from Iran could very well be Arab, or Kurdish, or Azerbaijani, but the majority are, of course, Persian. Would you classify a Persian as white? I don't know where you're from, but in my Polish school, I was taught that West Asians, Caucasians (as in, inhabitants of the Caucasus), and North Africans belong to the white race.

I do not think I need to explain that this does not mean that the Arab minority in Poland is treated well. There is an intrinsic link between xenophobia and racism - ask the average Pole who despises Arab immigrants, he will probably have been taught at school that Arabs are white. Does he consider them white? So are Arabs white? Are Persians white? My Polish grandfather has a very similar complexion to Iranian (Persian) writer Marjane Satrapi - does that mean they belong to the same race? Or should we start measuring their lips? Noses? The texture of their hair?

And not to pull up an argumentum ab auctoritate, but a survey of some 3000 anthropologists (and before you say, well, they're anthropologists, not scientists, ignoring that these disciplines cannot be easily separated, many of them were biological anthropologists) in 2017 found a consensus among them that "biological race does not exist in humans, but that race does exist insofar as the social experiences of members of different races can have significant effects on health".

#answered

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Professor Nicola Graham-Kevan, Deborah Powney & Mankind Initiative

Note: This is a summary of a much larger study.

Male Victims of Coercive Control: Experiences and Impact (Summary)

Domestic abuse is treated as a gendered issue, with male perpetrators and female victims. Despite the Office for National Statistics reporting that one in three victims of domestic abuse is male, research has centred on the experiences of women. This means that men’s experiences may be minimised or ignored.

The Serious Crime Act 2015 created a new offence of controlling or coercive behaviour used within intimate or familial relationships. This is when the perpetrator repeatedly or continuously uses a pattern of behaviour that includes isolating a person from their friends and family, monitoring their time and movements, depriving them of their basic needs, and taking control over their everyday life.

This report summarises the UK findings of a major international survey of the experiences of male victims of intimate partner abuse carried out in 2020. We focussed on men’s experiences of coercive control from intimate partners. The 538 UK respondents were mainly from England (80%), but also Scotland (11%), Wales (6%) and Northern Ireland (3%). The majority of participants had left the abusive relationship (83%), with some respondents still in an abusive relationship (17%). Most men were in heterosexual relationships (91%).

What did we find out?

We found that male victims experience persistent and severe patterns of coercive control similar to those experienced by female victims. Even in areas that are often seen as affecting only female victims such as economic abuse and sexual coercion, we found that over half of the male victims had their earnings controlled, and one in five men was forced to have sex as an ongoing pattern of abuse. We found that men’s relationships with their children are often exploited to coercively control men, both within the relationship and post-separation. False allegations (or the threat of making them) to the police and social services as a pattern of abuse were experienced by almost two thirds of male victims in our survey.

We uncovered men’s experiences of specific types of abuse:

Threats - such as threats to harm (66%), threats to harm self (49%) and threats to disclose damaging information (66%).

Intimidation - such as being nasty to friends or family (74%), smashing property (57%), forcing the person to do things they didn’t want to do (84%).

Isolation - such as restricting time spent with family and friends (84%), limiting activities or movement (80%), and checking up on movements (76%).

Economic abuse - such as controlling money (71%), refusing to share expenses (75%), or making it difficult to work or study (87%).

Emotional abuse - such as putting the person down (79%), showing them up in public (77%), or gaslighting (84%).

Using children - such as threatening to take the children away (84%), arguing in front of the children (85%) and making the person feel bad about the children (88%).

Some examples of what men told us:

“She insisted I drop many friends and relatives. She would make things up about me and prevent me seeing the children. My work suffered and eventually I had to take redundancy.”

“It had a devastating impact on my mental health. I would describe myself as a shell of what I was”.

“I went from being a very confident high-achiever running my own business to being unable to make a decision for myself without getting the opinion of my abuser. The effect on self-confidence and self-esteem is the worst.”

“I became very skinny, doctors were worried, as she controlled how much food I was able to get and when I was able to eat.”

“I retreated into myself and attempted suicide.”

What do we recommend?

We advise that male victims of domestic abuse should no longer be categorised by the UK Government as being victims of “Violence Against Women and Girls.” They should have a parallel strategy: “Ending Intimate Violence Against Men and Boys” to ensure their voices are equally heard and addressed. There should also be consideration of a strategy tackling violence within the family as there are wider issues here that need to be addressed.

We recommend a large-scale national study investigating the experiences of male victims of coercive control in terms of impact. The findings of this should inform the wording of the Office for National Statistics impact questions for male victims of coercive control.

The Police, Crown Prosecutors, judiciary, general practitioners, social services and CAFCASS officers should work together to develop a whole-system approach towards enhancing the understanding of the prevalence and specific experiences of male victims, including how men experience coercion, how they communicate this to others, what factors are more relevant to male victims, and what support they need. This should include the experiences of children so that these agencies can work together to protect them.

There is need to adapt national awareness campaigns to reflect male victimisation and to educate the public about who may be a victim of coercive control. This will raise understanding of male victimisation and women’s coercive controlling behaviour - and may encourage abusive women to seek help to change.

For further information contact: Professor Nicola Graham-Kevan, Co-Director of UCLan Centre for Criminal Justice Research and Partnerships, University of Central Lancashire, email: NGraham- [email protected]

==

Johnny Depp is nowhere near unique.

male victims of domestic abuse should no longer be categorised by the UK Government as being victims of “Violence Against Women and Girls.”

Wait, what? This inaccurate - or perhaps dishonest - categorization creates more demand for resources where they’re not needed, obscures the demand for resources where they are needed, and misrepresents the entire problem.

#Johnny Depp #Amber Heard #abusive women #domestic violence #intimate partner violence #coercive control #MeToo #MenToo #female abusers #male victims #duluth model #feminism #western feminism #religion is a mental illness

[hellomynameisbisexual]

The number of people who identify as queer in the UK Census has increased over the past few years. This trend is in particular driven by the rising number of LGBT+ identities among people aged 16 to 24 years. The most popular sexual identity within this emerging group is bisexual – the romantic and/or sexual attraction to more than one gender. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows an increase from 0.7 per cent in 2015 to 1.1 per cent in 2019. Rather than a sudden new surge of bisexual desires, increased acceptance, legal protection and visibility are likely to be the cause of this increase.

But why should we count how many people are bi, or study what their experiences are? Research is young in this field, but we’re already seeing that tossing all queer identities into one research bucket renders the unique struggles of being bisexual invisible. For a start, it’s hard to even get an accurate sense of the exact number of British people who are bisexual. Many people who are attracted to people beyond one gender, shy away from the identity label ‘bisexual’. When it comes to research, this reluctance has led scientists to come up with alternative ways to capture and categorise sexuality.

One of the most common tools used is The Kinsey Scale. First published in 1948 by biologist Dr Alfred Kinsey, it is used to place people on a spectrum of sexual attraction between entirely heterosexual and entirely homosexual, using a scale from 0 to 6. It also includes ‘X’ for those who are asexual. It was so successful that it is still the single most popular scale for classifying sexuality. It’s often what people are indirectly referring to when they say, “Aren’t we all a bit bi?”

When YouGov surveys conducted in 2019 used questions that mimicked The Kinsey Scale, researchers found at least a third of people aged 18 to 24 say that they are attracted to multiple genders. A startling figure compared to the 1 per cent reporting to the ONS. Only with research can we cut through the reluctance people have to say “I am bisexual”, and find out whether those attracted to multiple genders need more support than those who aren’t.

Since social scientists and other researchers have started to analyse the B, we have begun to understand the struggles that uniquely endanger bi people. Research shows us that bi women are hypersexualised, and stereotypes that see bi women as promiscuous sexual playthings feed into people’s existing rape myths.

Accordingly, studies have found that bisexual women are significantly more likely to be raped, repeatedly sexually assaulted, and to be the victims of intimate partner abuse than lesbian and heterosexual women. Had this research homogenised all women into one group, we might never have known that the stereotypes affecting bi women specifically place them at far greater risk of sexual victimisation.

A different cluster of toxic assumptions awaits bi men. Bisexual men are seen as lying, to themselves and others, because they are thought to be gay. And, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, bi men were also seen as murderers in disguise, catching AIDS when having sex with men and giving it their female partners. This left many bisexual men isolated and alone, failed by educational campaigns that rarely moved beyond gay spaces.

We need to acknowledge the unique needs of bi people, including a specific focus on bi men. If we don’t, we fail a huge amount of the population. Armed with bi-specific research, we stand a better chance of winning the fight back against the societal biases and misconceptions that hold bisexual people down.

As a young researcher, I didn’t know anyone else who was bisexual in my field, or, for that matter, in any field. It was rarely mentioned, not even in lectures specifically on sex and sexuality. When I graduated with my PhD in 2012, I had no idea how useful my background in criminal psychology would come to be when I turned my gaze to studying bisexuality. For my new book, Bi: The Hidden Culture, History And Science Of Bisexuality, I have found and spoken to researchers across the globe and in various disciplines who are all fighting for change.

I want the world to be a safer place for people like me. The best way that we can achieve that is to visibly support bi people. Let’s not allow the ‘B’ slip into the shadows of its colourful siblings.

#bisexuality #bisexual community #lgbtq community #lgbtq #bi #support bisexuality #bisexuality is valid #lgbtq pride #pride #bi tumblr #bisexual #bi pride #bisexual nation #bisexual pride #bisexual education #bisexual youth #support bisexual people #bisexual men #respect bisexual people #bisexual rights #bisexual women #queer nation #queer identity #bisexual research

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

276 of 2023

Body long legs / short legs / average legs / slender thighs / thick thighs / muscular thighs / skinny arms / soft arms / muscular arms / toned stomach / flat stomach / flabby stomach / soft stomach / six pack / beer belly / lean frame / muscular frame / voluptuous frame / petite frame / lanky frame / short nails / long nails / manicured nails / dirty nails / flat ass / toned ass / perky ass / bubble butt / thick ass / small waist / thick waist / narrow hips / average hips / wide hips / big feet / average feet / small feet / soft feet / slender feet / calloused hands / soft hands / big hands / average hands / small hands / long fingers / short fingers / average fingers / broad shouldered / underweight / average weight / overweight

Height shorter than 140 cm / 141 cm-150 cm / 151 cm to 160 cm / 161 cm to 170 cm / 171 cm to 180 cm / 181 cm to 190 cm / 191 cm to 2 m / taller than 2 m

Skin pale / rosy / olive / dark / tanned / blotchy / smooth / acne / dry / greasy / freckled / scarred

Eyes small / large / average / grey / brown / blue / green / gold / violet / hazel / silver / white / doe-eyed / almond / close-set / wide-set / squinty / monolid / heavy eyelids / upturned / downturned / dark circles / crow’s feet

Hair thin / thick / fine / normal / greasy / dry / soft / shiny / curly / frizzy / wild / unruly / straight / smooth / wavy / floppy / cropped / pixie-cut / short / shoulder length / back length / waist length+ / buzz cut / bald / jaw length / mohawk / grey / platinum blonde / white / golden blonde / dirty blonde / blonde /  ombre / light brown / mouse brown / chestnut brown / golden brown /  chocolate brown / dark brown / jet black / ginger / auburn  / salt &  pepper / dyed red / dyed an unnatural color / thin eyebrows / average eyebrows  / thick eyebrows / massive eyebrows

Tattoos/Piercings no tattoos / new tattoo / a few here and there / multiple / full sleeves / thigh tattoo / neck tattoo / chest tattoo / back tattoo / no piercings / ear piercings / nose piercing / lip piercing / tongue piercing / eyebrow piercing / navel piercing / cheek piercing / nipple piercings / genital piercings

Cosmetic eyeliner  / light eyeliner / heavy eyeliner / cat eyes / mascara / fake eyelashes  / matte lipstick / regular lipstick / lipgloss / red lips / pink lips /  dark lips / bronzer / highlighter / eyeshadow / neutral eyeshadow /  smoky eyes / colorful eyeshadow / blush / lipliner / light contouring /  heavy contouring / powder / matte foundation / shiny foundation /  concealer / nail polish / wears regularly / occasionally wears / never  wears

Scent floral / fruity / perfumes / aftershave / cocoa / moisturizer / shampoo / cigarettes / leather / sweat / food  / incense / marijuana / cologne / whiskey / wine / fried food / blood / fire / metal / ice / dirt / amber

Clothes jeans / tight pants  / over knee socks / tights / leggings / yoga pants / pencil skirt /  tight skirt / loose skirt / formfitting dress / cardigans / blouse / button-up shirt / band t-shirt / sweatpants / tank top / wifebeater / cutoff t-shirt / designer / high street / online stores / thrift / lingerie / long skirt / miniskirt / maxidress / sundress / tie / tuxedo / cocktail dress / high-slit dress/skirt / t-shirt / loose clothing / tight clothing / jean shorts / sweater / sweater vest / khaki pants / suit / hoodie / harem pants / basketball shorts / boxers / briefs /  thong / commando / hotpants / hipster pants / bra / sports bra / crop  top / corset / ballerina skirt / leotard / polka dot / stripes / glitter  / silk / lace / leather / velvet / chemise / patterns / florals / neon colors / pastels / black / dark colors / linen / fur / faux fur / mail / plate

Shoes sneakers / slip-ons / flats / slippers / sandals / high heels / kitten heels / ankle boots / combat boots / knee-high / platforms / stripper heels / bare feet / loafers / oxfords / gladiator shoes / boots / hooves

#survey #bolding survey #themed survey #categorised survey

[dwellordream]

CHAUCER’S VOICING OF THE ‘WOMAN OF GREAT AUTHORITY’

“Chaucer’s dramatisation of the docile body of Mary is, as Reames argues, evidence of the orthodox Mariology articulated in his works. She asserts that the poet conforms to dominant Christian doctrine, since he avoids ‘the theological error of setting her in competition with the Trinity, as if she were a goddess, a supernatural being with power all of her own’. Notwithstanding Reames’s convincing argument, textual evidence suggests that, instead of enclosing Mary within the ideological walls of an inescapable doctrine, Chaucer’s texts open up a debate on Mariology with a specific concern for her status, power and agency in relation to Christ and the Trinity in general. 

Alongside Marian doctrinal orthodoxy, founded on the concept of the merciful ‘vicaire’ of God, the poet’s work appears to accommodate variant doctrinal stances which are largely dependent on the emerging cultic standing of Mary in the later Middle Ages, especially within the practices of affective piety. This development is testified, for instance, in the establishment of the cultural and theological trope of Mary the Physician. 

As Diane Watt explains in her essay for this collection, the emergence of this trope is consistent with women’s heavy involvement in healing practices, so much so that Carole Rawcliffe, among others, points out that ‘in an age before the establishment of a professional monopoly wise women, empirics and herbalists actually constituted the great majority of practitioners at work’.

Monica Green’s survey of medieval female practitioners reaches a similar conclusion on the ubiquity of women in the care of patients: Although they were not represented on all levels of medicine equally, women were found scattered throughout a broad medical community consisting of physicians, surgeons, barber-surgeons, apothecaries, and various uncategorizable empirical healers. 

Although her work focuses on the Early Modern period, Margaret Pelling’s findings on the role played by women in ‘medical families’ give insights into a socio-cultural context that undoubtedly started to develop in the Middle Ages and is therefore relevant to the times in which Chaucer was writing his Marian texts. Pelling gathers compelling evidence that supports a re-assessment of the influence that women exerted on male members of their families during the domestic formative years that preceded their formal training as physicians.

Despite their ubiquity, the cultural and professional standing of women as providers of care and cure was decidedly inferior to many of their male counterparts and was met with much resistance from the medical academic establishment and society in general. For instance, in his categorisation of medical practitioners, Huling E. Ussery places women among the ‘lesser practitioners’ and, more specifically, among the ‘unlicensed and unaffiliated practitioners’ such as leeches, midwives, ‘wise women’, herbalists and quacks.

Notwithstanding her attempt to re-assign agency to Early Modern women in medical practice, Pelling concedes that, precisely because of the profound interconnection between domesticity and medical care, women’s engagement with medical practice remains largely confined to the domestic space. Far from being a result of women’s lack of skill in matters of care and cure, their professional subordination to male physicians is largely due to ideological and institutional resistance to women’s access to the profession.

The gendered rationale behind such resistance becomes apparent in the petition presented before Parliament in England in 1421 demanding that ‘no Woman use the practyse of Fisik’. Validated by theological and scientific discourse, hostility to recognising the centrality of women’s contribution to medical practice is illustrated by Bruno of Calabria’s contemptuous pronouncement that ‘vile and presumptuous women usurp the office to themselves and abuse it, since they have neither learning nor skill’.

Clerical and professional homosociality traps women in an ambiguous professional position in which their agency is undermined. As the posthumous representations and mis-representations of Trotula of Salerno testify, women at the heart of the cure and care of the sick were ostracised and their authority usurped by male practitioners. 

As Green demonstrates, from the Middle Ages onwards women were gradually excluded from medical practice and, in the areas of care traditionally associated with female practitioners, such as midwifery and gynaecology, they were ‘gradually restricted to a role as subordinate and controlled assistants in matters where, because of socially constructed notions of propriety, men could not practice alone’.

This is, therefore, a gender-specific issue of authority and power which resonates with the doctrinal debate on orthodox Mariology to which I alluded earlier. Despite institutional hostility to women and their subordinate professional status, Watt’s essay shows that the trope of Mary the Physician advanced the cause of female medical practitioners by giving female acts of care a devotional prominence. 

In fact, the Virgin’s assistive function dramatised in Custance’s prayer to Mary in The Man of Law’s Tale or in the ABC positions Chaucer’s texts within doctrinal orthodoxy, but does not account for the heterogeneity of the late medieval debate on Mary’s authority. Hilda Graef ’s extensive mapping of Marian theology demonstrates that, if eminent Christian thinkers such as Aquinas rejected the very possibility of endowing Mary and the Trinity with equal agency, St Bonaventure and other medieval auctores argued for the Virgin partaking in God’s redemptive plan.

A much earlier precedent to Chaucer’s engagement with this variant Marian doctrine is the experience of Christina of Markyate, a twelfth-century English visionary and hermit. In the account of her life we find further evidence of the cultural currency of Mary’s authority. In her essay for this collection, Watt discusses an event narrated in the Life of Christina of Markyate which unequivocally frames the interconnection between spiritual and medical practices within a discourse of power. 

Afflicted by illness, Christina was tended to by a number of male physicians who, however, failed to cure her. Healing could only be effected by a female practitioner who appeared as a vision to one of Christina’s companions while she was dreaming. The text describes the physician as an agent of authority and power whose medical skills clearly exceed those of her male counterparts. The ‘magne auctoritatis matronam’ [woman of great authority] is firmly identified as the Virgin Mary, as Watt explains. 

While the vision preserves Mary’s traditional feminine attentiveness in the act of providing care (‘Quod cum delicatissime prepararet. ut cibaret illam’ [‘While she was daintily preparing to give it to her’]), her power is articulated through her silent gravitas and self-assured disregard for warnings about an inevitable failure of the cure.

It is in this context of multifarious Marian devotion that Chaucer’s heterodox Mariology can be situated. In her analysis of the ABC, Reames normalises Chaucer’s ‘extravagant’ attempts to endow Mary with redemptive authority by restoring his orthodox credentials: ‘he resists the most serious excesses of Marian piety … the temptation to set Mary against God, to glorify her at His expense’.

I would, instead, contend that, rather than dramatising mere ‘extravagant’ exceptions, Chaucer’s literary Mariology engages with the heterogeneous debate on Mary’s authority and presents the reader with a vision of the Virgin that is strikingly consistent with Christina’s ‘woman of great authority’. The ABC opens with an invocation to the Virgin that unequivocally endows her with a degree of authority normally only associated with God: ‘Almighty and al merciable queene’ (1).

Also, Chaucer’s verse accommodates slippages in meaning that open up the text to counter-hegemonic descriptions of Mary’s power and agency: Soth is that God ne granteth no pitee Withoute thee; for God of his goodnesse Foryiveth noon, but it like unto thee. He hath thee maked vicaire and maistresse Of al this world, and eek governouresse Of hevene, and he represseth his justise After thi wil; and therfore in witnesse He hath thee corowned in so rial wise. (137–44) 

Grammatically and ideologically, the Virgin’s agency is obliterated by identifying God/‘he’ as the subject of sentences describing Mary’s function rather than Mary/‘thee’ who is, instead, the object of such clauses (‘He hath thee maked’; ‘He hath thee corowned’). At the same time, however, the text speaks her authority, since she dominates a secular and spiritual hierarchy of which she is both ‘maistresse’ and ‘governouresse’. 

Most importantly, her will appears to inform God’s justice, as the verb ‘represseth’ suggests a variant power relation in which the Creator chooses to position Himself as a subject to Mary’s authority. In other words, the ABC dramatises a doctrinal stance on the Virgin that can be aligned to the emerging Marian piety in the tradition of Christina of Markyate’s vision. In The Prioress’s Prologue this strand of Mariology becomes apparent: ‘For she hirself is honour and the roote / Of bountee, next hir Sone, and soules boote’ (VII. 465–6 my emphasis). 

The ‘soules boote’ and Mother of Christ is here portrayed not in the assistive role of Mary the nurse, as Henry of Lancaster posits, but as Mary the Physician who partakes in God’s salvific plan in an equal position of power. Mary’s authority, nonetheless, distinguishes her from the vengeful and aloof God represented in the ABC. The speaker addresses Mary because God appears unreachable for the mortal sinner trapped in a secular world; the Virgin, on the contrary, is the ‘vicaire’ or incarnated divinity. 

The extract from the ABC which I quoted above articulates Mary’s dual potency through the use of anaphora, as she is at once ‘[o]f al this world’ and ‘[o]f hevene’. The incarnational power of Mary is also apparent in Pearl, a key example of literary Marian figuration in the Middle Ages. In her analysis of the poem, Teresa Reed identifies the Virgin as a devotional locus in which the spiritual and the carnal can be negotiated as one: ‘[i]n the same way that Mary articulated the Word − that is, gave it intelligibility by giving it the jointed form of the human body − this poem attempts to make the transcendent intelligible through the physicality of form and sound’.

In The Prioress’s Prologue such physicality is endowed with an unmistakably carnal connotation: O mooder Mayde, O mayde Mooder free! Of bussh unbrent, brennynge in Moyses sighte, That ravyshedest doun fro the Deitee, Thurgh thyn humblesse, the Goost that in th’alighte. (VII. 467–70) Chaucer’s text liberates Mary from the Irigarayan ‘envelope’, a docile text perpetually written and re-written, and stripped of agency. 

Here she transcends her configuration as mere semblance to become a chiasmus, that is, a space open to multiple, often paradoxical subject positions; she is at once mother/ maiden and maiden/mother, the burning bush of hope and the un-burnt (untouched) virgin, and humble yet capable of ravishing the Ghost. In sum, in The Prioress’s Prologue Mary is the meek virgin inducing spiritual ecstasy, but also the woman of great authority exerting sensual power.”

-  Roberta Magnani, Medicine, Religion and Gender in Medieval Culture

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How to Evaluate Social Media Campaigns?

Have you ever looked through your social media feeds while scrolling and pondered what the secret is to the attention-grabbing ads that capture your interest? Social media campaigns are now the primary source of digital interaction, providing individuals and companies with effective means of audience connection. However, what precisely is a social media campaign, and why is it an indispensable component of a well-thought-out online strategy? We'll dissect social media campaigns here, peering at their definition, the necessity of integrating them, and a quick how-to for running effective ones. What is the best way to stand out in the overflowing landscape of social media, then? 

Let's explore the details more comprehensively, aiming to see how Appiness has perfected the art of meaningful engagement through well-thought-out social media campaigns.

What business the client is into?

Determining the appropriate platform and encompassing the industry of the client is requisite for prospering a successful social media campaign

1. Differentiating Between B2B and B2C: 

B2B clients seek from platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, which categorise industry insights and professional networking.

Visually-driven platforms consisting of Facebook and Instagram, which emphasize product showcases and customer experiences, may be more beneficial for B2C customers.

2. Content Tailoring: 

Develop content that is appealing to the intended audience while taking their preferences, style, and tone into account.

For a more captivating campaign, embrace user-generated content and storytelling.

3. The Best Channels to Use:

Choose social media platforms according to the audience's demographics and the type of business the client operates.

Analyze performance using analytics, then modify the plan as needed.

4. Consistency and Interaction:

To keep the audience interested, adhere to a regular posting schedule.

To create an impression of community, promote interaction through surveys, competitions, and conversations. Read More

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Snagging Reports in Dublin: Your Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Essentials

In the world of property development and real estate, diligence is the precursor to making sound decisions. Whether you are a seasoned investor, first-time homeowner, or property developer, knowing your property’s condition is imperative.

The snagging report is a crucial tool to help you gain this understanding, specifically if you’re navigating the Irish real estate scene. Familiarity with the inspection process and snag list content is vital for ensuring a smooth move-in and a home free from unwanted surprises. This guide provides all the essential information to get you started with snagging reports in Dublin, enabling you to make your next property-related move with absolute certainty.

What’s in a Snagging Report?

First, let’s define what a snagging report is. It is a comprehensive document highlighting every defect or snag detected in the newly built property, accompanied by clear photographs and recommendations for repairs or corrections.

Here is what you can expect in a typical snagging report in Ireland:

Executive Summary

This section gives a brief overview of the property condition, the major issues identified, and a summary of recommendations.

Detailed Snagging

This comprises a room-by-room rundown of defects found. Each snag is listed with a detailed description, locational reference, and accompanying photographs. The issues are generally categorised by type, such as ‘structural’, ‘cosmetic’, ‘plumbing’, ‘electrical’, etc.

Proposed Solutions

For each snag identified, a recommended solution is typically provided. This helps to give homeowners and developers a clear idea of the next steps needed to rectify each issue.

Safety Assessment

This section focuses on any safety concerns found during the survey. It is crucial as it highlights any factors that could pose a risk to occupants.

External Defects

If the property has a garden, garage, driveway, or any other external space, defects in these areas will also be included in the report.

Supporting Images

A series of high-resolution images provide visual evidence of each snag. These images provide clarity and aid the builders in identifying and repairing the defects.

It bears repeating that a snagging report is a crucial document for any property owner. It serves as an essential tool when negotiating repairs with developers or builders. Investing in a thorough snagging survey and obtaining a professional report can be an invaluable step towards taking possession of a fault-free, high-quality home.

What a Professional Snagging Inspection in Dublin Entails

The snagging inspection itself is an exhaustive process—conducted meticulously by an appointed professional with a penchant for precision. The survey is not just a cursory glance but a full-scale examination, covering everything from cosmetic blemishes like paint drips and uneven tiling to more consequential concerns like structural integrity, HVAC functionality, and overall build quality.

The goal of professional snaggers is to leave no stone unturned, checking windows for proper insulation, doors for secure fittings, and appliances for operational prowess. They ensure that the property doesn’t just look move-in ready but truly is.

Professional snagging specialists bring more than just a toolbox—they come armed with an expansive knowledge of local building codes, the latest construction standards, and a detailed snag list developed through extensive experience. This is paramount because the complexity of modern homes—smart home features, green technologies, and sophisticated materials—demands a snagger who is well-versed with contemporary construction techniques and potential pitfalls.

Ultimately, the value of a snagging inspection lies not just in identifying present issues but also in the preemptive spotting of what could develop into future problems, safeguarding the considerable investment you are about to make.

Beyond Snagging Reports in Dublin: Next Steps

The snagging report in your hand unlocks a crucial stage: transforming your Dublin property from “almost there” to truly flawless. But where do you go from here?

What to Do With the Snagging Report

Once you receive your detailed snagging report, it’s crucial to act on it promptly. Each snag should be carefully reviewed, and a plan of action should be devised. Use the recommended solutions provided in the report as a blueprint for repairs. Ensure urgent issues like electrical faults are addressed before cosmetic blemishes.

Share the report with the developer, highlighting critical problems and requesting repairs within a set timeframe. Remember, clear communication and negotiation are key – use the report’s recommendations as leverage to ensure satisfactory solutions. Keep meticulous records of all communication and agreements for future reference.

What Rights Do Dublin Homebuyers Have Concerning Snagging Issues?

As a homebuyer, it’s paramount to note that you’re well within your rights to demand a high standard and quality of workmanship. It’s common for new homes to have a few hitches, but significant issues or multiple minor ones can be a cause for concern. If the snagging report flags these, you can request the builder to rectify them before the final transaction.

If things get tricky, don’t hesitate to seek legal guidance, especially if the developer breaches their obligations or negotiations reach a standstill. Remember, detailed documentation of communication, agreements, and repair progress is your shield in potential disputes.

What Repairs Are Developers Responsible for?

Property developers and builders in Ireland are obligated to deliver a home that meets the expectations and standards set in the sale agreement. So, if the snagging report reveals defects that deviate from these standards, it’s the developer’s responsibility to fix these issues.

Simply put, they’re responsible for repairing all identified snags unless explicitly excluded due to normal wear and tear or agreed-upon alternatives. They must also adhere to agreed deadlines and keep you informed throughout the repair process.

Are Snagging Reports in Dublin Worth It?

Clearly, a snagging report serves as a safety net, identifying issues before they turn into costly headaches. But given the additional cost you’d incur to get an independent snagging inspection, is it worth investing in a snagging report? The simple answer: yes, absolutely.

The cost of a snagging inspection in Dublin varies significantly, primarily influenced by the property size and the professional fees. Larger properties often demand higher fees as they require more time and effort for inspection. Likewise, inspectors’ fees directly reflect their expertise level, reputation, and thoroughness of their reports.

To give you an idea, the cost of snagging inspections for a 1-bedroom at New Home Surveys – Ireland’s trusted snagging company –  starts at €190. Meanwhile, snagging fees for a 3-bedroom start at €230.

Despite these expenses, it’s essential to view a snagging report as a crucial investment rather than an optional cost. This investment can offer immense value by identifying and addressing potential issues early, preventing costly and significant repairs in the future.

Even beyond the potential financial savings, the assurance and peace of mind that a snagging report provides are invaluable. When you have a comprehensive snagging report, you know your property of choice is structurally sound, safe, and built to last.

Ultimately, while getting a snagging survey involves upfront costs, their value is unquestionable. It’s an investment in assurance, safety, and property longevity.

In conclusion, snagging reports in Dublin are indispensable for property investors, homeowners, and developers. These in-depth snag list inspections and detailed reports ascertain that the property you invest in conforms to the utmost quality, safety, and long-term durability standards. Their importance is further underlined not only by the financial prudence of identifying and rectifying issues early but also by the assurance and peace of mind they provide.

In the dynamic and competitive Dublin real estate market, snagging reports aren’t an option—they are necessary for investing wisely and confidently. So, it is vital to recognise the value of snagging reports and embrace their place in your journey to property ownership or development.

Is your newly built property truly ready for you? Ensure your peace of mind and secure your investment with the help of New Home Surveys – a trusted provider of comprehensive snagging reports in Dublin. Call us today on 0852563277 or click here to schedule a survey.

#Snagging Reports #dublin

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A thought on surveys as effective psychological tools in assessing an individual’s approach to teamwork.

- Finnuala O'Higgins

Collaboration between strangers in the form of teamwork, is as essential as it is delicate. Many Psychologists present teamwork “as central building blocks to accomplish tasks in a wide variety of applied contexts” (Driskell, J. E., et. al. 2018. pg.334) But emphasises the complicated nature of collaboration, resulting in widely variable success rates of such work (2018, pg.336). As Media students looking at careers in collaborative environments, it is crucial that we understand the factors that can increase or decrease the effectiveness of a team; and the psychological implications of teamwork, so that we may navigate such situations successfully. Within our introductory lecture on teamwork, we were encouraged to take the Belbin Team Roles survey, to better understand how our personalities could fit into a team. Such surveys are not uncommon in many places of work or for trivial interest, acting as a supposed guide on how to interpret your own and others behaviour, thus smoothing interactions through understanding. Such focus on “Personality [as] an important factor in accounting for how employees [or anyone] behave in teams and in the organisation.” (Juhász, M. 2010, pg.65) has resulted in multiple styles and approaches to personality prediction. often in the form of surveys. “Certain personality traits may interact with others to result in desirable, as well as undesirable, workplace behaviours” (2010, pg. 65). This of course is a rather obvious conclusion that some people get on better with each other than others, and few would argue that an unhappy team is a productive one. However, what is questionable is the ability of these surveys to provide any insight on proceedings.

Surveys in general as a form of information retrieval although convenient, are riddled in flaws and falsehood. When investigating the use of surveys in political campaigns, Berinsky identifies that “people may engage in partisan cheerleading when responding to survey questions—giving answers that support their chosen ‘team’” (2018, pg. 212) suggesting an element of performativity in the process of survey response regardless of anonymity. Which when applied to the personality survey, could be read as ‘People may answer according to the personality they want to be seen as, rather than who they really are’. Therefore, my response within the Belbin Team Roles as a ‘Shaper’ could simply be a projection of how I wish to appear rather than my actual skill set. Then again, I suppose as long as our commitment to such an identity, is strong enough to make us preform to the role we were allocated by the survey, then the effect on the team should be the same. Much like the commitment of some other arbitrary categorisation such as horoscopes or “what type of cat am I?” quizzes. Though, I have little doubt of the power of a pseudo identity, I would not bet the prospects of a team within a stressful environment on it. Luckly for this project at least, there are no lives on the line.

To continue whipping this metaphorical equine corpse. Even the action of categorisation is problematic, the Maya Briggs survey (MBTI) received huge popularity for its pretty graphics and fun character allocation. Personally, I would challenge the validity of anything that claims to be able to effectively and usefully, separate 8 billion individuals from all corners of the world into 16 types. Pittenger warns “extreme caution in its [MBTI’s] application as a counseling tool” (2005, pg. 210) due to the limitation of representation for variable scoring (2005, pg.213). When there can be a 1-point difference between one category or another, which MBTI then presents as completely different personalities, the relevance of the distinction is undefinable. Additionally, the construction of these categories and then the assumption that they should be used to assess an individual’s place within a team dynamic, is limiting that individual to the results of a 10-minute forced question and answer quiz that occurs once. In fact, when the MBTI was considered for re-testability “across a 5-week test-retest interval, 50% of the participants received a different classification on one or more of the scales.” (2005, pg.214) Suggesting that if taken from such surveys’, an individual’s position within a team could be valued drastically differently over the course of a project.

The validity of such tests as the Belin and Maya-Briggs is equally as garbled as their usefulness. The criteria of success is the subjective agreement of the subject, “it is difficult to reconcile, allowing people to pick their own type and validating the assessment with verification rates.” (Stein, R., Swan, A. B. 2019, pg.7) For if an individual conducts the test in preference of their perception of themselves, they are hardly going to dispute the desired outcome. Especially as the attributes assigned to each category are like star signs, vague and subtly complementary to the user. As the scores of such surveys find the majority of answers on the middle ground, few people don’t exhibit attributes of all sectors and therefore can often see a part of themselves in their results, regardless of what that may be. The MBTI and other tests like it are found time and time again to be inaccurate and misleading, and therefore I think can be chalked up to a fun bit of trivia that is better forgotten than applied. It would be just as useful to see my position within my team as a Capricorn, than as an ENTP.

- Refrences

Berinsky, A. J. (2018). “Telling the Truth about Believing the Lies? Evidence for the Limited Prevalence of Expressive Survey Responding”. The Journal of Politics, 80(1), 211–224. Accessible At: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26551128

Driskell, J. E., Salas, E., & Driskell, T. (2018). “Foundations of teamwork and collaboration”. American Psychologist, 73(4), 334–348. Accessible At: https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000241

Juhász, M. (2010) “Influence of personality on Teamwork behaviour, communication”, Periodica Polytechnica Social, Management Sciences, 18(2), pp. 61–74. Accessible At: https://doi.org/10.3311/pp.so.2010-2.02

Pittenger, D. J. (2005). “Cautionary comments regarding the Myers-Briggs type indicator”. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 57(3), 210. Accessible At: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2005-11299-006.pdf

Stein, R., Swan, A. B. (2019) “Evaluating the validity of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator theory: A teaching tool and window into intuitive psychology.” Soc Personal Psychology Compass. Accessible At: 13:e12434. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12434

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Survey on LGBTQIA+ Language

Hi! My name is Agnes and I, unfortunately, have to write my thesis by the end of this month!

In order to collect the data for my study on LGBTQIA+ Language Terms, I have made a survey on the topic. It contains several Likert Scale questions (so the ones with a 5-point scale going from e.g. most negative to most positive answer) and a few questions about your background in order to be able to categorise the data somehow.

Feel free to take part! Filling it out should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on the participant and contains a bonus: helping your girl out with finishing her Bachelors.

Here is the link:

Thanks so so much in advance! Anybody who fills it out is literally saving my life rn.

PS. I need at least a few dozen responses. So PLS HELP.