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Understanding Transgender Terminology

Test your knowledge about transgender terminology and concepts with this engaging quiz. Whether you're looking to educate yourself or others, this quiz will help clarify important terms and improve awareness.

Learn the correct ways to address and discuss gender identity.
Understand the significance of terminology changes over time.
Enhance your knowledge of inclusivity in conversations.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by EmpoweringVoice451

Which is the better choice: one of your friends is altering their birth sex, they are going through a ____

Sex change

Transition

When speaking in the mainstream media about a transgender person who is NOT typically recognized to be transgender by others, which is the more appropriate term to use?

Passing

Visibly transgender

Stealth

What is the correct diagnosis for a feeling of discomfort for those whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth?

Gender Dysphoria

Gender Identity Disorder (GID)

How to correctly talk to/ about a transgender person

Use their chosen name

Use their birth name

Use pronouns that matches the person authentic gender

Use whatever pronouns you want

Use singular they until you know their preferred pronouns

Select the problematic terms

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