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Flashcard 1: Define gender expression.
Answer: The external display of one's gender, through behavior, clothing, and personal appearance. How one presents their gender to others through outward choices.
Flashcard 2: Define 'homophobia.'
Answer: Dislike or prejudice against homosexual people. Irrational fear or hatred of homosexual people.
Flashcard 3: Explain 'gender fluidity.'
Answer: A gender identity that may change over time or depend on the situation. Gender can shift across time, situations, or contexts.
Flashcard 4: What does 'intersex' refer to?
Answer: Individuals born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female. A natural biological variation, not a disorder.
Flashcard 5: What is the gender binary?
Answer: The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite forms: male and female. A limiting cultural construct that excludes many identities.
Flashcard 6: Define 'pansexual.'
Answer: Attraction to individuals regardless of their gender identity. Gender is irrelevant to their attraction patterns.
Flashcard 7: Explain 'coming out.'
Answer: The process of revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. A personal decision about sharing one's authentic identity.
Flashcard 8: Define transgender.
Answer: When an individual's gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. Gender identity doesn't match biological sex assigned at birth.
Flashcard 9: Explain 'sexual fluidity.'
Answer: Variability in sexual attraction that can change over time or context. Attraction patterns can change throughout one's lifetime.
Flashcard 10: What is the gender binary?
Answer: The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite forms: male and female. A limiting cultural construct that excludes many identities.
Flashcard 11: What does 'gender affirmation surgery' refer to?
Answer: Surgical procedures that alter one's body to align with their gender identity. Medical procedures to align body with gender identity.
Flashcard 12: What is 'gender variance'?
Answer: Behaviors or gender expressions that do not conform to societal gender norms. Natural diversity in how people express their gender.
Flashcard 13: Define 'homophobia.'
Answer: Dislike or prejudice against homosexual people. Irrational fear or hatred of homosexual people.
Flashcard 14: Define gender expression.
Answer: The external display of one's gender, through behavior, clothing, and personal appearance. How one presents their gender to others through outward choices.
Flashcard 15: What does cisgender mean?
Answer: When an individual's gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth. Gender identity aligns with biological sex assigned at birth.
Flashcard 16: What is 'intersectionality'?
Answer: A framework for understanding how various forms of inequality intersect. Multiple identities create unique experiences of discrimination.
Flashcard 17: What is 'gender variance'?
Answer: Behaviors or gender expressions that do not conform to societal gender norms. Natural diversity in how people express their gender.
Flashcard 18: What does 'gender affirmation surgery' refer to?
Answer: Surgical procedures that alter one's body to align with their gender identity. Medical procedures to align body with gender identity.
Flashcard 19: Explain 'sexual fluidity.'
Answer: Variability in sexual attraction that can change over time or context. Attraction patterns can change throughout one's lifetime.
Flashcard 20: What is internalized homophobia?
Answer: When LGBTQ+ individuals internalize societal homophobic attitudes. Negative societal messages become part of self-concept.
Flashcard 21: What is 'gender affirmation'?
Answer: Supporting someone's gender identity through actions like using correct pronouns. Validates and supports someone's authentic gender identity.
Flashcard 22: Define 'gender policing.'
Answer: Enforcing traditional gender expressions and roles through social pressure. Social control mechanisms that restrict gender expression.
Flashcard 23: What does 'queer' mean as an identity?
Answer: An umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities who are not heterosexual or cisgender. A reclaimed term embracing diverse non-heteronormative identities.
Flashcard 24: What is gender socialization?
Answer: The process by which individuals learn gender roles through societal influences. Gender roles are learned, not innate biological traits.
Flashcard 25: Explain the concept of 'allyship.'
Answer: Supportive actions by non-LGBTQ+ individuals towards LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Using privilege to advocate for marginalized communities.
Flashcard 26: What is the purpose of the 'Pride' movement?
Answer: To promote equality, acceptance, and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals. Advocates for civil rights and social acceptance.
Flashcard 27: What is heteronormativity?
Answer: The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm or default sexual orientation. A system that privileges heterosexual relationships as normal.
Flashcard 28: Explain 'coming out.'
Answer: The process of revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. A personal decision about sharing one's authentic identity.
Flashcard 29: What does 'LGBTQ+' stand for?
Answer: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others. An inclusive acronym representing diverse sexual and gender identities.
Flashcard 30: Define 'gender role.'
Answer: Societal norms dictating behaviors considered appropriate based on one's perceived gender. Cultural expectations about how different genders should behave.