Week 13 - Gender Dysphoria Flashcards

1
Q

the distress of discomfort that may occur when a person’s biological sex and gender identity do not align.

A

gender dysphoria

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2
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name 2 effects of gender prejudice, bias, stigma, and marginalization.

A
  • impacts on mental health and social performance

- discriminatory practice in education, health care and mental health care

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3
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a lifelong process of acceptance. people force an LGBTQ identity first to themselves and then they may reveal it to others.

A

coming out

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4
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name the 2 contexts in which OTs may encounter transgender clients.

A
  1. individuals referred to OT for physical and/or mental health issues unrelated to the fact that the client is transgender
  2. individuals referred for occupational performance issues concerning transitioning.
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