Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Worksheet

What does gender identity refer to?

• A person's individual sense or feeling of being female, male, both, neither, or anywhere on the gender spectrum

• A person's favorite color

• A person's job or occupation

• A person's height and weight

What is the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?

• Gender identity is about who you are, while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to

• Gender identity is about your favorite food, while sexual orientation is about your favorite color

• Gender identity is about your job, while sexual orientation is about your hobbies

• Gender identity and sexual orientation mean the same thing

What does "assigned sex" mean?

• A baby's sex as determined or assigned based on the appearance of external reproductive organs

• The job a person is given at birth

• The school a person attends

• The clothes a person wears

What can help a person develop positively?

• If their gender identity and sexual orientation are respected by themselves, their family, and their community.

• If they eat a lot of candy.

• If they watch television all day.

• If they never talk to anyone.

Which of the following is a kind of support that can help people understand their gender identity and sexual orientation?

• Role models they can relate to

• Ignoring their feelings

• Avoiding discussions about identity

• Isolating from community

Which of the following is NOT a type of support for understanding gender identity and sexual orientation?

• Family support

• Support from trusted adults

• Community organizations support

• Peer pressure

What is an important aspect of respecting identity?

• Every person is worthy of respect

• Only some people deserve respect

• Respect is not important

• Respect should be earned by everyone

Why is it important to listen carefully when others share their experiences?

• It shows respect and helps us understand others better

• It wastes time

• It is not necessary

• It makes us more important

What is a stereotype?

• An oversimplified image applied to a group of individuals

• A scientific theory about groups

• A type of music

• A law about behavior

What can stereotypes lead people to do?

• Make assumptions about individuals based on group identity

• Always treat everyone equally

• Ignore differences between people

• Create new laws