Question 1

Intersectionality takes an additive approach to understanding oppression.

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality understands oppression as interlocking and mutually reinforcing, rather than simply additive, recognizing that the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (e.g., race, gender, class) intersect and cannot be fully understood in isolation from one another.

Question 2

A microaggression is an intentional act that communicates hostility.

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Microaggressions are often unintentional and can be subtle, verbal, or non-verbal insults or dismissals which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes toward stigmatized or culturally marginalized groups.

Question 3

A person's experience of marginalization is based on the sum of their various identities.

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Question 4

Intersectionality sheds light onto how systems of oppression intersect, resulting in a complex set of relations of power.

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how aspects of a person's social and political identities (gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, etc.) combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege. It highlights the complex and interconnected nature of social categorizations and how they apply to individuals, leading to unique experiences of advantage and disadvantage.

Question 5

A person's various group affiliations intersect and operate at different levels, resulting in differential access to social power and privilege.

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the concept of intersectionality, which posits that various social identities (such as race, gender, class) intersect and interact in complex ways, affecting individuals' experiences of oppression or privilege differently.

Question 6

A person's identity and social location are fixed and immutable.

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A person's identity and social location can change over time due to various factors such as personal experiences, social interactions, and changes in societal norms and structures.

Question 7

Basic categorical definitions of people and identities, prominently used in health-care and social services, are inadequate and limit the potential for agency.

Accepted Answer

These basic categorical definitions often fail to capture the complexity and fluidity of individual identities, leading to oversimplification and potentially limiting personalized care and understanding in health-care and social services.

Question 8

"Coming out" is best understood as a process that is fluid, flexible, and context specific.

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"Coming out" is not a one-time event but a continuous process that varies depending on the individual's circumstances, the environment, and the people they are interacting with. It involves navigating personal, social, and cultural contexts, making it fluid and flexible.

Question 9

Sexual and gender diversity has historically been socially defined within medical terms as a mental disorder.

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Historically, sexual and gender diversity, including homosexuality and transgender identities, were classified as mental disorders in medical and psychiatric literature. It wasn't until the latter part of the 20th century that these classifications began to change, reflecting a broader societal shift towards acceptance and understanding of sexual and gender diversity.

Question 10

Since the removal of homosexuality as a mental disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), heterosexism has been nearly absent in health-care and social service settings.

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The removal of homosexuality from the DSM was a significant step towards reducing stigma, but heterosexism and discrimination persist in various forms within health-care and social service settings, reflecting broader societal attitudes.

Question 11

In most urban settings, there are many HIV support and treatment services that are specifically geared towards trans people living with HIV.

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Question 12

Most health-care and social service policies are developed with the assumption that the service user is heterosexual and/or cissexual.

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Many health-care and social service policies have historically been developed based on the assumption that the service user is heterosexual and/or cissexual, often overlooking the specific needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Question 13

The "indifference model" used by many health-care and social services ensures that everyone's needs are met fairly and adequately.

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The "indifference model" is not a recognized model in health-care and social services for ensuring fair and adequate needs are met. Instead, models like the "equity model" or "needs-based model" are more commonly referenced for addressing and meeting individuals' health and social needs fairly.

Question 14

The most supportive attitude toward sexual and gender diversity is tolerance.

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The most supportive attitude toward sexual and gender diversity goes beyond tolerance to include acceptance, respect, and celebration of differences. Tolerance merely implies allowing the existence of something without interference, which does not necessarily convey approval or support.

Question 15

A person's gender expression always matches their gender identity.

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Gender expression refers to how a person publicly expresses or presents their gender, which can include behavior, clothing, hairstyles, voice, and body characteristics. This expression may or may not align with society's expectations and can be different from a person's gender identity, which is their internal understanding and personal sense of their gender.

Question 16

The term "homosexual" has historically been used to pathologize TSLGBTQ people.

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The term "homosexual" was historically used in medical and psychological contexts that pathologized LGBTQ people, treating homosexuality as a disorder or illness.

Question 17

Everyone in Canada has access to the legal and institutional services they need to file a human rights complaint.

Accepted Answer

Not everyone in Canada may have equal access to the necessary legal and institutional services due to factors like financial constraints, lack of awareness, or geographical barriers.

Question 18

Sexual identity and sexual behaviour are always aligned.

Accepted Answer

Sexual identity refers to how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves based on their sexual attractions and experiences, which may not always align with their sexual behaviors. People might identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc., but their behaviors could vary due to personal, social, or cultural reasons.

Question 19

In 2017, the Canadian government passed a Bill to protect Canadians from discrimination based on gender identity and expression.

Accepted Answer

In June 2017, the Canadian government passed Bill C-16, which amended the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code to add protection against discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.

Question 20

Why might TSLGBTQ people still experience violence, discrimination, and persecution in countries that have legalized same-gender sexual activity and marriage, and which have human rights legislation?

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