Drag Queens and Taxi Drivers Unite Against Discrimination
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main reason that drag queens and taxi drivers united in the exhibition at Melkweg Expo?

  • To promote their respective professions
  • To celebrate Liberation Day
  • To raise awareness about discrimination they face (correct)
  • To launch a new business venture

What is the significance of the date chosen for the exhibition and freedom meal?

  • It is Liberation Day, a day to remember the end of the Second World War (correct)
  • It is the anniversary of the first drag queen performance in Amsterdam
  • It is a random day chosen for the event
  • It marks the birthday of Jennifer Hopelezz

According to the Amsterdam Mayor, Femke Halsema, what is still difficult for the queer community?

  • Getting a job in the public sector
  • Getting a ride on public transport
  • Finding a good hairdresser
  • Life in general (correct)

What is a common experience shared by LGBTI+ people, according to the organizers of the event?

<p>Facing discrimination when trying to get around town (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long ago did Jennifer Hopelezz first experience discrimination from a taxi driver?

<p>10 years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the drag queen activist who was one of the organizers of the event?

<p>Jennifer Hopelezz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common experience shared by drag performers and ride-hailing drivers in Amsterdam?

<p>They face discrimination due to their identity or profession. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of bringing together drag performers and ride-hailing drivers in Amsterdam?

<p>To promote empathy and understanding between the two groups. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem faced by drag performers when they try to use ride-hailing services?

<p>The drivers often cancel their trips when they see them in full drag. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Stemin and his boyfriend when they were biking in Amsterdam?

<p>They were physically assaulted and subjected to homophobic slurs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation of drag performers like Stemin when they use ride-hailing services?

<p>They expect to be treated with respect and dignity as paying customers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Vrijheidsmaaltijd event in Amsterdam?

<p>It is an event that brings together two groups that normally never come together to share their stories and promote empathy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser