LGBT Flashcards
1
Q
Define sexual orientation
A
term used to describe what gender you are attracted to
2
Q
What is gender identity?
A
someone’s internal perception/experience of their gender
3
Q
What is gender expression?
A
the way the person lives in society and interacts with others
4
Q
What is the difference between transgender and transsexual?
A
transgender = gender identity/expression differs from birth sex
transsexual = want to undergo gender reassignment
5
Q
Why do the LGBT population experience the poorest health?
A
problems with discrimination and marginalisation
6
Q
Outline the difference between LGBT behaviour and identity
A
Identity: gay, lesbian, bisexual
Behaviour: MSM, WSW
7
Q
What is the gender binary model?
A
2 separate categories: male/female distinguished by anatomy
