Exam Preview for 83: A Social Worker’s Introduction to LGBT+ Iden

A Social Worker’s Introduction to LGBT+ Identities

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What does “gay” mean? men who have romantic and sexual interest in men a person who has sexual and romantic interests in men and women women who have romantic and sexual interest in women a person who identifies with a gender not assigned at birth
2. What does “lesbian” mean? men who have romantic and sexual interest in men a person who has sexual and romantic interests in men and women women who have romantic and sexual interest in women a person who identifies with a gender not assigned at birth
3. What does “bisexual” mean? men who have romantic and sexual interest in men a person who has sexual and romantic interests in men and women women who have romantic and sexual interest in women a person who identifies with a gender not assigned at birth
4. What does “transgender” mean? men who have romantic and sexual interest in men a person who has sexual and romantic interests in men and women women who have romantic and sexual interest in women a person who identifies with a gender not assigned at birth
5. What does the plus mean in “LGBT+?” It means the group is special. It acknowledges that there are more than just 4 sexual and gender identities. It is positive because it means pro-LGBT. It means that LGBT+ people are more important than people who are not LGBT.
6. Which of the following do all sexual minorities and all gender minorities have in common? societal bias against them, forcing ongoing stress and safety risks. happier sex lives. family support. easier experiences finding work and partnerships.
7. Which of the following is untrue about sexual minorities but true about gender minorities? dating is easier there are more federal protections to support them their body does not match their gender identity they have a higher sex drive
8. In which of the following locations might being LGBT+ impact a client? work at a family gathering at a professional conference all of the above
9. Which of the following is true about the LGBT+ population? they are paid at higher rates than non-LGBT+ people. life is easier as an LGBT+ person than as a non-LGBT+ person. there is a higher rate of suicide than in the non-LGBT+ population. healthcare benefits increase after coming out as LGBT+.
10. Of the following, which is the best way for a social worker to support LGBT+ people? Go to Pride parades Consistently seek out updated information including research and legal changes. Do not commit hate crimes against LGBT+ people. Wear clothing with rainbows to show your support.