People whose gender identity does not match their gender assigned at birth are _____. - Transgender
An older term that typically refers to those who have had a medical intervention for their gender
dysphoria is _______. - Transsexual
This broader term can refer to those who identify as transgender, cross-dressing, gender fluid, and other
gender variant people. - Trans
According to the APA's DSM-5, this condition is characterized by psychological distress about a mismatch
between one's gender identity and natal gender. - Gender dysphoria
In the alternative definition for "gender dysphoria" that is typically preferred by the trans community,
"psychological distress" is replaced by what terms? - Unhappiness or dissatisfaction
A person whose gender identity matches their natal gender is _____. - Cisgender
A strong, irrational fear of- or aversion to- transgender/transsexual individuals, or negative attitudes and
reactions to transsexuals, is referred to as what? - Transphobia
What percentage of trans people report discrimination at work? - 90%
True or false: Attorney General Sessions has stated that work discrimination laws don't apply to trans
people. - True
How much more likely are trans people to be unemployed? - Twice as likely
What percentage of trans people have attempted suicide? - 41%
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