Exam 2: Section 1: Trans/ Non-Binary Flashcards
What is Gender Binary? 2 Parts
- Typically understand gender as a binary: two options
- There have always been people who did not fit the gender binary
Define: Sex
Biological and physical characteristics that define men and women (anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)
Define: Intersex(different ways this presents) 3 Parts
Person born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit the typical definition of female or male
1) Born appearing female on outside, but male anatomy on inside
2) Ambiguous genitalia
3) Mosaic genetics
Define: Gender
Roles, behaviors, and activities that a given society/culture considers appropriate for men and women
Define: Gender Identity
Internal, deeply held sense of one’s gender
Define: Gender Expression
External manifestations of gender; outward presentation of gender (name, clothing, hairstyle, etc.)
Define: Sexual Orientation
Who you are attracted to, who you love
Define: Cisgender
A person who possesses the gender identity associated with biological sex at birth
Define: Transgender or Trans: 3 Parts
A person who does not identify with the biological sex assigned at birth, either wholly or partially
1) Not dependent upon medical procedures
2) Has nothing to do with sexual orientation
3) Term transsexual is out-of-favor
Define: Non-binary
People whose gender identity and expressions reject the binary
Define: Genderqueer
People who “queer” gender, play with gender, challenge traditional gender norms
Define: Gender nonconforming
Gender expression that does not conform to traditional gender norms; dress or behave in ways that defy gender stereotypes
Define: Third-gender
Rejects the binary; neither male/female; both male/female
Define: Agender
Lacks a gender, genderless
Define: Gender fluid
A mixture of male/female; move back and forth
Define: Pangender
Encompasses the entirety of the gender spectrum
What kind of Discrimination do Transgender people face?
Discrimination
Trans/non-binary people experience incredibly high rates of discrimination across all ares of their lives
26% of trans people lost a job due to bias
50% harassed on the job
20% evicted or denied housing
50% experienced mistreatment when seeking medical care
78% of trans students harassed or assaulted
Discrimination is exacerbated when the trans person is a person of color
Most urgent concern: survival
2020 deadliest year on record for trans population
45 people killed
Majority were black trans women
Number probably higher
41% of trans people have attempted suicide vs. 4.6% of the general population
How does the media represent trans people?
The majority of Americans do not know a trans person
Most of the information about this group is from the media
What does the USC Annenberg say about of representation of trans people?
Lack of representation
11,914 characters, only 7 identified as trans
What are the problematic representations of trans people?
Shown in negative light Common tropes: Sex worker Tragic victim Comic relief Tricking straight guy: revulsion
Who is more about gender fludity?
Millennials and Genz Z
Almost 60% of those aged 13-21 think forms that ask about gender should include options besides “male” and “female”
What are media examples of trans people?
Transparent
GLEE
Euporhia
Orange Is The New Back
Why is it not okay to show cisgender actors in trans roles?
Sends the message that it’s just a costume
