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"Hermaphrodite" is an out-of-date (and offensive) term for someone who is Intersex (having both male and female genitalia).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)!
Name one gender stereotype that you think is the most harmful
What is many possible answers
Who gets to decide what your gender identity or sexual orientation is?
What is "you do!!"
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
True
Someone whose gender identity or expression shifts between boy/girl or along the gender spectrum
What is gender fluid
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!
Someone who is attracted to both binary genders
What is bisexual
What % of LGBT youth report severe social isolation?
80% of gay and lesbian youth report severe social isolation
A person’s outward gender presentation; personal style, clothes, jewelry, make up, body language, way of speaking
What is gender expression
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
LGBTQ high school students struggle with school work
While non-LGBTQ students struggle most with school classes, exams, and work, their LGBT peers say the biggest problem they face in high school is unaccepting families members
True or False:
Emotional attraction and Physical attraction are always aligned
False!