Acronyms
What do the "L" and "G" in LGBTQ+ stand for?
Lesbian and Gay
Someone who was assigned female at birth and who identifies as a man
Transgender Man
"Hermaphrodite" is an out-of-date (and offensive) term for someone who is Intersex (having both male and female genitalia).
What is a previously offensive term that was reclaimed in the 1990s to represent the LGBTQ+ community?
"Queer"
Reclaimed and adopted by "Queer Nation"
True or False:
LGBTQ+ individuals are more than twice as likely to have mental health disorders than their heterosexual counterparts.
True.
LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to experience trauma and feel out of place in our heteronormative society.
True or False:
Gender Identity is internal, and no one can tell you what your gender is
TRUE!
Gender identity is how you identify, regardless of how you look, dress, or what your DNA says
What does the "B" in LGBTQ+ stand for?
Bisexual
Someone who was assigned male at birth and who identifies as a woman
Transgender Woman
True or False:
"They" can be used as a singular pronoun.
TRUE!
"They" has actually been used as a singular pronoun for centuries, dating back to old English (Beowulf times)!
Which industries specifically target LGBTQ+ populations?
Alcohol and Smoking/Tobacco Industries
What is Gender Expression?
The way someone presents their gender externally
(clothing, tone of voice, hairstyle, body shape, etc)
What does the "T" in LGBTQ+ stand for?
Transgender
True or False:
The gender binary is a social construct
TRUE!
There is nothing biological about gender
Instead of "Hey guys!"
What is an alternative way to address a group of people?
Hey y'all!
Hey friends!
Hi everyone!
etc
True or False:
LGBTQ+ people of color are more likely to go to prison and receive lengthier sentences than their cis/hetero/white counterparts
Intersex
What does the "Q" in LGBTQ+ stand for?
Questioning (or queer!)
True or False:
The idea that people don't always fit into the gender binary is a new concept.
FALSE!
As evidenced across many cultures, two-spirit people, hijra, and other non-binary genders have existed for literally thousands of years!
True or False:
If you mess up someone's pronouns, you should apologize profusely and let them know how deeply sorry you are.
FALSE!
Please do not make this about you. Simply correct it and move on.
True or False:
It is super easy to change your name, so anyone who hasn't legally changed their name is simply lazy.
FALSE!
Going through a legal name change is a lengthy and expensive process.
Name a queer fictional character from the power point
Belle, Shang, Deadpool
What are some of the identities that fall under the "+" category?
Intersex
Asexual
Pansexual
Bicurious
Heteroromantic/Homosexual, Homoromantic/Heterosexual
Polysexual
Polyamorous
and so many more!
What are some gender identities that fall outside of the gender binary?
Non-Binary
Two-Spirit
Gender Queer
Gender Fluid
Hijra
and many more!
How should we introduce ourselves so that we can be more inclusive when it comes to gender?
Hi my name is ________ and I use ____ pronouns.
True or False:
The eugenics movement was instrumental in shaping the current US Healthcare system.
Unfortunately, very true.
Many states still require a "responsible male" to sign off on gender-affirming procedures and surgeries.
True or False:
Emotional attraction and Physical attraction are always aligned
False!