31 Questions
What is the definition of sexual orientation?
It is about whom one is sexually attracted to and wants to engage in sexual behaviors with.
What is the main difference between SEX and GENDER?
Sex is biological, based on genital and chromosomes, while gender is socially constructed characteristics.
Which term describes when someone identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth?
Cisgender
What does the term 'transsexual' refer to?
When one has done gender reassignment surgery to change their sexual organs.
What does the term 'heterosexual' refer to?
Attraction to a gender different from their own.
What does the term 'gender identity' encompass?
How one feels inside and how he or she expresses those feelings.
What term is used to describe someone who is attracted to all genders and/or does not concern with gender when attracted to someone?
Pansexual
Which term describes being attracted to only one gender?
Monosexual
What does the term 'Androsexual' refer to in the context of attraction?
Being attracted to masculine gender presentation
Who are questioning people in the context of sexuality/gender?
People debating their own sexuality/gender
Who are transgender males in terms of gender expression?
People whose gender expression is feminine with high-pitched voice; identified as 'queens'
What does the term 'Queer' refer to in the LGBT+ community?
Reclaimed slur for anybody in the LGBT+ community or who do not identify as cisgender and/or heterosexual/heteromantic
Which term refers to not experiencing sexual attraction?
Asexual
What does an 'Ally' refer to in the LGBT+ community?
People who do not identify as LGBT+ but support the community
What are the obligations under CEDAW to eliminate stereotyping?
Ensuring that teachers receive gender training
What is Gender Stereotype?
A generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics that should be possessed by women and men.
What does the term 'cisgender' refer to?
Identification with the gender assigned at birth
Which term best describes someone who has undergone gender reassignment surgery?
Transsexual
What is the main difference between SEX and GENDER?
Biological label vs socially constructed characteristics
What does the term 'bisexual' refer to?
Attraction to two or more genders
Which term describes a woman who is attracted only to other women?
Homosexual
What does the term 'sexual orientation' encompass?
Being attracted to a different gender from one's own
What term describes someone who is attracted to many genders?
Pansexual
What does the term 'queer' refer to in the LGBT+ community?
A person who identifies with their assigned gender at birth
What is the term used to describe individuals who are debating their own sexuality/gender?
Monosexual
Which term refers to people whose gender expression is not per society’s expectations for their biological sex?
Transgender male
What does the term 'ally' refer to in the LGBT+ community?
A person who does not identify as cisgender and/or heterosexual/heteroromantic
What is the term for individuals attracted to feminine gender presentation?
Androsexual
Which term describes being attracted to only one gender?
Monosexual
What is the term used to describe individuals not experiencing sexual attraction?
Ace
'Transgender female' refers to people whose gender expression is:
Masculine
Study Notes
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others.
Sex and Gender
- Sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define males and females.
- Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, expectations, and expressions associated with being male or female.
Gender Identity and Expression
- Cisgender refers to individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Transsexual refers to individuals who have undergone gender reassignment surgery.
- Androsexual refers to individuals attracted to masculinity or men.
- Gynesexual refers to individuals attracted to femininity or women.
- Pansexual refers to individuals attracted to people regardless of gender.
- Homosexual refers to individuals attracted to the same gender.
- Heterosexual refers to individuals attracted to the opposite gender.
- Bisexual refers to individuals attracted to both males and females.
- Asexual refers to individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Questioning and Non-Conforming Individuals
- Questioning individuals are those who are debating their own sexuality or gender identity.
- Gender non-conforming individuals are those whose gender expression does not conform to societal expectations for their biological sex.
Allyship and Advocacy
- An ally refers to an individual who supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Under CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women), countries are obligated to eliminate gender stereotyping.
Terminology and Concepts
- Queer refers to individuals who do not identify with traditional gender or sexuality labels.
- Gender stereotype refers to an overly simplified or standardized conception of gender roles and expectations.
- Transgender female refers to individuals who were assigned male at birth but identify as female.
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