sexuality and inclusivity

Question 1

define non-binary

Answer 1

a gender identity

Question 2

define the concept of cisgender

Answer 2

a belief or assumption that all, or almost all, individuals are cisgender and this ‘norma;’

Question 3

barriers to health care for LGBTTIQ communities

Answer 3

• hatred, intolerance, aversion, fear, prejudice
• forms e.g. male or female
• titles e.g. Mr or Mrs
• privacy
• toilets and signs
• attitude: fear of exposure or reaction

Question 4

questions that provoke inclusive language

Answer 4

• are you in a relationship?
• do you have sexual contact with men, women, both, others?
• who is the child’s parent/guardian?

avoid heteronormative constructions especially surrounding family