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What does gender identity refer to?
What does gender identity refer to?
- Sex assigned at birth
- Sexual orientation
- Individual experience of gender (correct)
- Societal norms
Which term is used by individuals who identify as being between or other than male or female?
Which term is used by individuals who identify as being between or other than male or female?
- Bisexual
- Homosexual
- Heterosexual
- Genderqueer (correct)
What does androgyny refer to?
What does androgyny refer to?
- Mixing masculine and feminine gender expression (correct)
- Strictly adhering to societal gender norms
- Non-gendered individuals
- Being strictly male or female
Which term is used to describe genderless or non-gendered individuals?
Which term is used to describe genderless or non-gendered individuals?
What is a common aspect of traditional views on masculinity according to the text?
What is a common aspect of traditional views on masculinity according to the text?
What does gender expression refer to?
What does gender expression refer to?
What is the overarching diagnosis provided for in the DSM-5 for individuals uncomfortable with the gender they were assigned?
What is the overarching diagnosis provided for in the DSM-5 for individuals uncomfortable with the gender they were assigned?
According to the DSM-5, how long must the distress associated with gender dysphoria last for it to be diagnosed in adolescents and adults?
According to the DSM-5, how long must the distress associated with gender dysphoria last for it to be diagnosed in adolescents and adults?
Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria used to diagnose gender dysphoria in adolescents and adults according to the DSM-5?
Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria used to diagnose gender dysphoria in adolescents and adults according to the DSM-5?
What specific period of time must a person experience significant distress or problems functioning to meet the criteria for gender dysphoria diagnosis?
What specific period of time must a person experience significant distress or problems functioning to meet the criteria for gender dysphoria diagnosis?
According to the DSM-5, what does gender dysphoria involve in terms of a person's experienced/expressed gender?
According to the DSM-5, what does gender dysphoria involve in terms of a person's experienced/expressed gender?
Which of the following is a documented symptom of gender dysphoria according to the DSM-5?
Which of the following is a documented symptom of gender dysphoria according to the DSM-5?
What does 'transphobia' refer to?
What does 'transphobia' refer to?
How is 'internalized oppression' defined in reference to LGBTQ people?
How is 'internalized oppression' defined in reference to LGBTQ people?
What does 'homophobia' involve according to the text?
What does 'homophobia' involve according to the text?
How is 'two-spirit' defined in Native American tradition?
How is 'two-spirit' defined in Native American tradition?
What does 'sexual prejudice' encompass?
What does 'sexual prejudice' encompass?
'Sexual prejudice' refers to:
'Sexual prejudice' refers to:
What does the text imply about societal views on same-sex relationships?
What does the text imply about societal views on same-sex relationships?
How are same-sex relationships described in relation to societal norms?
How are same-sex relationships described in relation to societal norms?
What is the general stance on consensual sex between unrelated individuals in most nations?
What is the general stance on consensual sex between unrelated individuals in most nations?
How do some fundamentalist Muslim areas like Iran and parts of Nigeria treat offenders of same-sex relationships?
How do some fundamentalist Muslim areas like Iran and parts of Nigeria treat offenders of same-sex relationships?
What concept is the idea of 'gender conformity' based on?
What concept is the idea of 'gender conformity' based on?
What should men be according to 'gender conformity'?
What should men be according to 'gender conformity'?
What are some traits typically associated with 'Manly jobs'?
What are some traits typically associated with 'Manly jobs'?
Which term refers to the manipulation or toleration of institutional policies that restrict opportunities for a specific sex?
Which term refers to the manipulation or toleration of institutional policies that restrict opportunities for a specific sex?
What is an impact of institutional sexism within academic institutions and occupations?
What is an impact of institutional sexism within academic institutions and occupations?
Which traits are typically used to describe 'Womanly jobs'?
Which traits are typically used to describe 'Womanly jobs'?
What term is used when individuals internalize sexist beliefs and attitudes?
What term is used when individuals internalize sexist beliefs and attitudes?
How does institutional sexism affect the educational opportunities of women compared to men?
How does institutional sexism affect the educational opportunities of women compared to men?
Study Notes
Gender Dysphoria
- A diagnosis in the DSM-5 for people experiencing discomfort or distress due to a discrepancy between their gender identity and sex assigned at birth
- In adolescents and adults, diagnosis involves a difference between experienced/expressed gender and assigned gender, with significant distress or problems functioning lasting at least six months
- Diagnosis shown by at least two of the following:
- Marked incongruence between experienced/expressed gender and primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
- Strong desire to be rid of primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
- Strong desire for the primary and/or secondary sex characteristics of the other gender
- Strong desire to be of the other gender
- Strong desire to be treated as the other gender
- Strong conviction that one has the typical feelings and reactions of the other gender
Gender Identity and Expression
- Gender Identity: a person's deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth
- Gender Expression: socially constructed roles and behaviors, often categorized as masculine or feminine
Genderqueer/Third Gender and Gender Fluidity
- Terms used by people who identify as being between and/or other than male or female
- Feeling restricted by gender labels, or identifying as neither, both, or beyond male and female
Traditional Gender Roles
- Societal expectations of men: strong, dominant, rational, assertive, and competent
- Societal expectations of women: gentle, passive, emotional, and nurturing
Heterosexuality and Homosexuality
- Heterosexuality: attraction to people of the "opposite" sex
- Homosexuality: attraction to people of the same sex
Sexual Prejudice
- Negative attitudes and feelings towards people with non-heterosexual sexualities
- Includes homophobia and transphobia
Institutional Sexism
- Manipulation or toleration of institutional policies that restrict opportunities for one sex as compared to the other
- Examples: occupational status, wage disparities, and access to education and financial aid
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Learn about transphobia, homophobia, and internalized oppression in relation to LGBTQ individuals. Explore the negative attitudes and feelings that arise from nonconformity to traditional gender roles and heterosexual norms.
