Session 9

Question 1

Define Lesbian

Answer 1

Woman who experiences sexual & emotional attraction to women and seeks female partners.

Question 2

Define Gay

Answer 2

Experiences sexual & emotional attraction to the same sex and seeks partners of the same sex.

Question 3

Define Bisexual

Answer 3

Attraction to both men and women.

Or… A changeable sexual and emotional attraction to people, where gender may not be a defining factor

Question 4

Define Sexual Orientation

Answer 4

Term used to describe what gender you are attracted to.

May be life-long from early age or vary over a lifetime

Question 5

What are the types of behaviours?

Answer 5

Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)
Women who have Sex with Women (WSW)
Be careful not to confuse behaviour with identity

Question 6

Define Gender Identity

Answer 6

Someone’s internal perception and experience of their gender

Question 7

Define Gender role/expression

Answer 7

The way the person lives in society and interacts with others

Question 8

Define Transgender

Answer 8

Umbrella term for those whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex.

Question 9

Define Transsexual person

Answer 9

Someone who feels a consistent and overwhelming

desire to transition and fulfil their life as a member of the opposite sex.

Question 10

Define Homophobia

Answer 10

Irrational fear of same sex relationships and those who practice them
Any prejudice/discrimination against gay people