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What did the stranger say when a trans woman came out of the stall in the ladies room?
What did the stranger say when a trans woman came out of the stall in the ladies room?
- She said, 'Can you believe that. A man, in here.' (correct)
- She said, 'I don't think she's doing anybody any harm.'
- She said, 'I'm afraid now even to visit Florida.'
- She said, 'I'm trans, too.'
What did the author say she didn't tell the stranger in the ladies room?
What did the author say she didn't tell the stranger in the ladies room?
- She didn't tell her that she knew all too well how much difference a touch of kindness could make.
- She didn't tell her that she knew firsthand what it was like to face judgment and cruelty.
- She didn't tell her that she was afraid to visit Florida now.
- She didn't tell her that she was trans, too. (correct)
How has the conservative base's attitude towards trans identity changed over the years?
How has the conservative base's attitude towards trans identity changed over the years?
- They have become more accepting and supportive.
- They have attacked and riled up the issue of trans identity. (correct)
- They have become indifferent towards trans identity.
- They have barely registered trans identity.
What percentage of Americans who say they know a trans person believe that gender can be different from the sex assigned at birth?
What percentage of Americans who say they know a trans person believe that gender can be different from the sex assigned at birth?
What is one reason mentioned in the text for why many trans people want to blend in with the rest of society?
What is one reason mentioned in the text for why many trans people want to blend in with the rest of society?
What is the relationship between knowing someone who has had an abortion and Americans' opinions about its legality?
What is the relationship between knowing someone who has had an abortion and Americans' opinions about its legality?
What tactics have conservative political strategists and G.O.P. presidential hopefuls used to marginalize trans rights and demonize abortion?
What tactics have conservative political strategists and G.O.P. presidential hopefuls used to marginalize trans rights and demonize abortion?
What percentage of abortions performed in the United States in 2020 occurred at or after 21 weeks of pregnancy?
What percentage of abortions performed in the United States in 2020 occurred at or after 21 weeks of pregnancy?
What was the action taken by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in 2022 regarding trans people's access to gender-affirming health care?
What was the action taken by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in 2022 regarding trans people's access to gender-affirming health care?
What is the estimated percentage of de-transitioning and transition regret among trans individuals?
What is the estimated percentage of de-transitioning and transition regret among trans individuals?
Study Notes
Transgender Identity and Rights
- When a trans woman came out of a stall in the ladies' room, a stranger said something to her, but the author didn't tell the stranger about her own transgender identity.
Conservative Attitudes towards Trans Identity
- The conservative base's attitude towards trans identity has changed over the years, but exactly how is not specified.
Public Opinion on Transgender Identity
- 54% of Americans who personally know a transgender person believe that gender can be different from the sex assigned at birth.
Trans People's Experiences
- One reason trans people want to blend in with the rest of society is to avoid discrimination and harassment.
Abortions and Public Opinion
- Americans who know someone who has had an abortion are more likely to support its legality.
Conservative Politicians and Trans Rights
- Conservative political strategists and GOP presidential hopefuls have used tactics to marginalize trans rights and demonize abortion.
Abortion in the United States
- Only 1.4% of abortions performed in the United States in 2020 occurred at or after 21 weeks of pregnancy.
Government Actions on Trans Rights
- In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida took action to restrict trans people's access to gender-affirming health care.
De-transitioning and Transition Regret
- The estimated percentage of de-transitioning and transition regret among trans individuals is not specified in the text.
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Gender Identity and Transgender Issues Think you know all there is to know about gender identity and transgender issues? Take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test! Challenge yourself with questions about terminology, legal rights, and societal attitudes towards transgender individuals. Gain a better understanding of the complexities surrounding gender identity and learn how to be more inclusive and supportive. Let's break down barriers and promote acceptance together!
