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What is the definition of sexual orientation?

  • It refers to the biological label based on genital and chromosomes.
  • It is about gender roles and relationships between groups of women and men.
  • It is about whom one is sexually attracted to and wants to engage in sexual behaviors with. (correct)
  • It refers to how one expresses their feelings about gender identity.

    • What is the main difference between SEX and GENDER?

  • Sex is biological, based on genital and chromosomes, while gender is socially constructed characteristics. (correct)
  • Sex is about clothing and appearance, while gender is about how one feels inside.
  • Sex is related to sexual orientation, while gender is about relationships and roles.
  • Sex is socially constructed, while gender is based on biological characteristics.

    • Which term describes when someone identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth?

  • Cisgender (correct)
  • Transsexual
  • Heterosexual
  • Transgender

    • What does the term 'transsexual' refer to?

    <p>When one has done gender reassignment surgery to change their sexual organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'heterosexual' refer to?

    <p>Attraction to a gender different from their own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'gender identity' encompass?

    <p>How one feels inside and how he or she expresses those feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe someone who is attracted to all genders and/or does not concern with gender when attracted to someone?

    <p>Pansexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes being attracted to only one gender?

    <p>Monosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Androsexual' refer to in the context of attraction?

    <p>Being attracted to masculine gender presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are questioning people in the context of sexuality/gender?

    <p>People debating their own sexuality/gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are transgender males in terms of gender expression?

    <p>People whose gender expression is feminine with high-pitched voice; identified as 'queens'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Queer' refer to in the LGBT+ community?

    <p>Reclaimed slur for anybody in the LGBT+ community or who do not identify as cisgender and/or heterosexual/heteromantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to not experiencing sexual attraction?

    <p>Asexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an 'Ally' refer to in the LGBT+ community?

    <p>People who do not identify as LGBT+ but support the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the obligations under CEDAW to eliminate stereotyping?

    <p>Ensuring that teachers receive gender training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gender Stereotype?

    <p>A generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics that should be possessed by women and men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cisgender' refer to?

    <p>Identification with the gender assigned at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes someone who has undergone gender reassignment surgery?

    <p>Transsexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between SEX and GENDER?

    <p>Biological label vs socially constructed characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bisexual' refer to?

    <p>Attraction to two or more genders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a woman who is attracted only to other women?

    <p>Homosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sexual orientation' encompass?

    <p>Being attracted to a different gender from one's own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes someone who is attracted to many genders?

    <p>Pansexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'queer' refer to in the LGBT+ community?

    <p>A person who identifies with their assigned gender at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe individuals who are debating their own sexuality/gender?

    <p>Monosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to people whose gender expression is not per society’s expectations for their biological sex?

    <p>Transgender male</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ally' refer to in the LGBT+ community?

    <p>A person who does not identify as cisgender and/or heterosexual/heteroromantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for individuals attracted to feminine gender presentation?

    <p>Androsexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes being attracted to only one gender?

    <p>Monosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe individuals not experiencing sexual attraction?

    <p>Ace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Transgender female' refers to people whose gender expression is:

    <p>Masculine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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