lgtbq+ (lecture 4) Flashcards

Question

explain the controversial flag

Answer 1

all of the colors on the rainbow flag represent something, but a lot of people feel that it is not representative of them so there are a lot of different flags

Answer 2

Generally, LGBTQ+ populations mirror the diversity of the general population except (caveat needed): - More trans individuals are people of color - LGBTQ+ have higher education - LGBTQ+ higher incarcerations and incidences of gun and other violence experiences - LGBTQ+ more likely to adopt child with diverse needs - LGBTQ+ more likely to be paid less and underinsured

Answer 3

- More diversity than typically visible - More potential and actual disadvantages(e.g., access and protections) - Much of these are rooted in the perpetuation of heteronormativity

Answer 4

Denoting or relating to a world view that promotes heterosexuality as normal or preferred sexual orientation

Answer 5

The societal/cultural, institutional, and individual beliefs and practices that privilege heterosexuals and denigrate LGBTQ people

Answer 6

Fear, hatred, or intolerance of people who identify or are perceived to be lesbians or gay men, including the fear of being seen as lesbian or gay yourself.

Answer 7

Cisgender or Cissexual is a description of a non-transgender or non-transsexual man or women. Their gender identity is congruent with their sex and gender designated at birth.

Answer 8

Discrimination and invisibility experienced by TG people who do not conform to a binary gender, body concept, or anatomy that matches their sex designation at birth.

Answer 9

- Do not underestimate the impact of dually stigmatized identities - Difficult to research since it is difficult to separate identities - Sexual minority people of color who are victims of hate crimes struggle with understanding the reason for their victimization. - Sexual minority people of color are more likely to attempt suicide, or self injury than white sexual minority individuals There is also a “pecking order” within the LGBTQ+ group - Think about visibility (feminine gay men, and masculine lesbian women) - Bisexuality? - Transgender people are becoming increasingly more visible -Racial Discrimination within the community

Answer 10

-It is becoming slightly more common to forgo mainstream labels - Women are more likely to use non-traditional labels - Gender Socialization - Some individuals prefer to be unlabeled - Avoiding a reductionist view More common is “mostly straight” - Political Attraction - Physical attraction - Sexual Attraction - Romantic Attraction

Answer 11

- Strive to understand the effects of stigma and how it may manifest - Understand that lesbian, gay, bisexual orientations are not mental illnesses, and mental illnesses may not stem directly from these identities. - Distinguish issues of sexual orientation from those of gender identity (a transgendered person may have to come out as another identity). - Treat LGBT+ families as their desired titles - Be aware of intersectionality (age, race, disability, etc.) - Be mindful of the potential influence of religion and spirituality on the lives of LGBT+ people

Answer 12

stage and milestone models

Answer 13

pros: easy to use and learn cons: does not account for intersectionality

Answer 14

pros: account for intersectionality and allow flexibility in use cons: harder to empirically validate, and a little more complicated to use

Answer 15

1) Pre-Stage: assume they are heterosexual, and perceive being lesbian or gay as undesirable 2) Identity Confusion: attempt to integrate societal views of lesbian or gay individuals with their own personal values “How can I be a good person and also be gay or lesbian?” 3) Identity Comparison: individuals begin to grapple with what it might be like to join a stigmatized group 4) Identity Tolerance: relinquish attempts to rationalize their same-sex attraction using heteronormative values, feel less interested to conform to the interest of heterosexual peers 5) Identity Acceptance: begin to accept their lesbian or gay identity, begin to disclose to others, and seek out associations with other lesbian or gay individuals 6) Identity Pride: fully expresses a gay or lesbian identity, consequent devaluing of heteronormative standards and behaviors 7) Identity Synthesis: integrate other aspects of their identity with their sexual identity.

Answer 16

1) Identity Confusion: conflict between one’s gender role and one’s sexual feelings towards both men and women 2) Finding and applying the label: discovers the label and begins to apply this label to their feelings and behavior 3) Settling into the identity: seek out a supportive network to settle into their identity so that they can begin to learn how to define this new label 4) Identity Maintenance: the individual decides to retain the label or abandon it for one that is more salient.

Answer 17

- Bi-erasure: The practice or excluding bisexual and other non-monosexual people. - Bisexuality is seen as a “stepping stone” identity that gay, and lesbians use to ease into their full identity - Bisexuals are more likely to cheat, confused or afraid of commitment …or they are overly sexualized.

Answer 18

1) Awareness: experience distress due to feeling disconnected from their cisgender peers 2) Seeking Information/Reaching Out: Look for information about transgenderism 3) Disclosure to significant others: can include spouses, family members, and/or peers 4) Exploration-Identity and Self-Labeling: explore a range of identities and labels to determine which label fits them best 5) Exploration-Transition Issues/Possible Body Modification: Involves exploring options for transition, presentation of gender, and body modification 6) Integration-Acceptance and Post-Transition Issues: Synthesize and integrate various identities

Answer 19

Feeling different (having interests that are different from same gender peers), awareness of same sex attraction, labeling feeling (specifically romantic or sexual feelings, can be rationalized in various ways), labeling oneself, disclosure

Answer 20

- Lesbian utopia: women are so kind and supportive they must get along so well in romantic relationships - Hegemonic masculinity: gay men are constantly in a power struggle on who is the man - Bisexuality myths: bisexuality is a phase or that they are frequent adulterers - Mutual battering: in a gay couple both people must be fighting, there isn’t a victim here

Answer 21

- Be aware of heteronormative statements (e.g. do you have a girlfriend?) - Disregard for their sexual orientation (colorblind approach) - Assuming their issues are rooted in their sexual minority status

Answer 22

-Can result in loss of job, or loss of housing -Keep in mind geography and religion -Loss of family or friends -Keep Safety in mind -Aware of Biases Outing Communities of Color -Greater Stigma in some cultures -Can lead to dually stigmatized identities

Answer 23

- LGBTQ+ individuals were twice as likely to experience lifetime, recent, or day-to-day discrimination when compared to their heterosexual counterparts (controlled for age, sex, gender identity, race, income, and marital status). - LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to be bullied or harassed compared to heterosexual peers - Higher rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, anorexia, bulimia, substance abuse - Rates of hypervigilance and discrimination can impact physical health as well - Higher rates of high blood pressure, asthma, headaches/migraines, heart disease, and some forms of cancer

Answer 24

1) Pre-Planned Conversations 2) Emergent Conversations - Sort of just happens 3) Coaxed Conversations - Parents ask 4) Confrontational Conversations - Mom and dad find something on phone that is a little concerning and call you out on it 5) Romantic/Sexual Conversations 6) Educational/Activist Conversations 7) Mediated Conversations average age of coming out is now 14, used to be 20

Answer 25

- Increased Self-Esteem - Decreased Anxiety - Improved Work Satisfaction - Enhanced Resilience - These effects can be moderated by gender - Men who have recently come out are at higher risk for MDD, and GAD - Women who have recently come out report lower depression but this depression may increase later in life.

Answer 26

peers are told before family Siblings are told before parents Moms are told before Dads Mothers seem to be more accepting of gay sons than fathers Fathers seem to be more accepting of lesbian daughters than mothers reaction of first person can have strong effects

Answer 27

- The quality of the relationship - Degree of anticipated support - Families can have various reactions: Joy, pride, shock, embarrassment anger, rejection, etc. - Negative parental reactions can impact the well being - Increases risky behavior, lowers feelings of self-acceptance, risky behavior, depression, suicide - Positive reactions can buffer and negate many of these effects.

Answer 28

cultural heritage, political ideology, presence of other sexual minorities in the social network, strength and stability of existing familial relationships

Answer 29

- Awareness- a suspicion of their gender or sexual minority identity - Knowing with certainty-parents may struggle with the confirmation of these beliefs. - Emotional Detachment-homophobic attitudes colliding with loving feelings of their child - Fear of Estrangement-fear of losing their child to the gay world, related to weakening parenting strength - Adjustment and Education- Increased confidence in their ability to parent their child effectively helped parents to adjust to their child’s disclosure.

Answer 30

stages of grief, social cognitive behavioral model, family stress theory

Answer 31

- Acknowledge the potential role of oppression/marginalization on the family - Provide affirmation -Ensure the assessment is thorough and incorporates assessment areas relevant to queer communities - Create space - Explore and make meaning of multiple identities - Psychoeducation can be helpful to dispel myths and stereotypes here -Facilitate dialogue around presenting problem(s)