Sexual Orientation

Stereotypes

100

True or False: You cannot be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and be religious

False

200

Name one stereotype regarding sexual orientation

Any of the following: 

• Sexual orientation is based on behavior action, and choice, not identity (Origins of Sexual Orientation I, 2022.)
• If you talk about sexual orientation or teach it, children will be persuaded; environment is the main reason for homosexuality
• Gay adults ‘convert’/groom children VS Ages 9-14 is the typical time people start knowing (Davis, 2021)
• All lesbians are masculine and gay men are effeminate (11 LGBTQ Stereotypes People Should Stop Believing — Best Life, 2020.)

Historical Context

100

True or False:The Lavender Scare’ (1950s) was when homosexuality was thought to be a national security risk.

True

200

Name the year “homosexual” was first used.

Here are some options:

1960

1900

1860

1950

”Homosexual” was first used in 1860.

Current Events

100

True or False: The “Dont say Gay” bill passed laws that allowed sexual orientation to be discussed in schools.

False 

The “Dont say Gay” bill passed laws that prohibit public schools from discussing or teaching sexual orientation.

200

What did the republican bill, pertaining to trans students in sports, ban?

Banned transgender girls and women from being on a sports team that matches with their gender identity.

Overview

100

True of False: Sexual orientation refers to a person’s race and/or sexual attraction to separate individuals.

False

Sexual orientation refers to a person’s emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to separate individuals.

200

Which of the following ensures that people of all sexual orientations are treated equally and with respect(select all that apply):

Activism

Civil rights movements

Legal battles 

All of the above

All of the above.

Educator Knowledge

100

True or false: environment can be critical in examining the dominant cultural norms that denigrate LGTBQIA +

True

200

Name two ways in which educators can play a significant role in addressing sexual orientation.

Any of the following:

• environment for critically examining the dominant cultural norms that denigrate LGTBQIA +
• encourage an understanding of sexual diversity
• respect within all of the students
• educating ourselves

• trust