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NURS 4500: Final Material > Class 12: Gender & Sexuality > Flashcards

Class 12: Gender & Sexuality Flashcards

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define: sex

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  • term used to describe physical or genetic markers
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sex includes… (4)

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  • biology
  • hormones
  • chromosomes
  • genitals / reproductive organs
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what is included as categories under sex:

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  • assigned female at birth
  • assigned male at birth
  • intersex
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define: intersex

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  • includes sex characteristics of both
  • person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male
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what are intersex individuals assigned at birth

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  • either male or female by HCP & parents
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describe the relationship between intersex indiv. sex assignment at birth to gender identity

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  • may not match their gender identity when they age
  • may identify as their assigned, intersex, transgender, etc.
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define: gender identity

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  • internal feeling of being male, female, neither, or both
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what is included as categories under gender identity

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  • cisgender
  • transgender
  • non-binary
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define: cisgender

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  • sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their sex assigned at birth
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define: transgender

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  • person is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth
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define: non-binary

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  • a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman
  • experience gender identity as outside binary categories of male or female
  • umbrella term that encompasses many different ways to understand one’s gender
    ex. agender, etc.
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define: gender expression

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  • outward expression of gender
    ex. clothes, style
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describe the alignment of gender expression & identity

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  • may not always align
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define: sexual orientation

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  • one’s sexual attraction to others
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define: asexual

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  • lack of sexual attraction to others
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define: pansexual

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  • sexual attraction that is not limited to people of a particular gender identity
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define: 2 spirit

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  • used by some Indigenous individuals to describe people’s gender identity that involves both feminine and masculine gender identity

note: some individuals may not identify as 2spirit, but rather non-bindary, cisgender, etc.

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gender diversity is separated into:

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  • cisgender
  • transgender
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transgender is divided into:

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  • binary
  • non binary
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what terms are included in binary category of transgender individuals

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  • trans man
  • trans woman
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what terms are included in non-binary category of transgender individuals (7)

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  • 2spirit
  • agender
  • pangender
  • genderqueer
  • gender non-conforming
  • non-binary
  • gender fluid
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what is included in gender affirming care (7)

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  • ask & document the person’s name & pronouns (so other HCP can avoid misgendering or misnaming)
  • familiarize yourself w the language, terminology, be aware of these changes over time & adapt to the changes
  • familiarize yourself w transitioning process
  • ask questions to clarify as needed (but do not expect them to educate you on everything)
  • ask permission & explain rationale for physical exam, need to undress for exam, etc.
  • provide TIC
  • do not assume relationships
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what should be done if you make a mistake r/t someone’s name or pronouns

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  • apologize, and move on
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gender affirming care includes care that is…

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  • individualized to the person’s needs & goals
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define: gender dysphoria

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  • anxiety and/or discomfort regarding one’s sex assigned at birth
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what are 3 ways of transitioning

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  • social
  • medical
  • surgical
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what is included in social transitioning (6)

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  • binding
  • tucking
  • packing
  • padding
  • changing name & gender on ID documents
  • changing speech
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define: binding

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  • involves wrapping of chest to flatten
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what should be recommended r/t binding

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  • methods that permit air & blood flow
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what risks are associated w binding if not using methods that allow for air & blood flow (3)

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  • skin infections
  • rashes
  • difficulty breathing
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define: tucking

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  • process that involves hiding/flattening the penis and testes
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what are risks associated w tucking (2)

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  • skin infection
  • trauma
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define: padding

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  • involves wearing undergarments that increase the appearance of breasts, hips, and buttocks
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what is included in medical transitioning (4)

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  • hormones
  • progestin based IUD or injection to suppress menses
  • meds to suppress puberty (puberty blockers)
  • electrolysis or laser hair removal
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describe the process of transitioning between individuals

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  • journey varies between individuals
  • no set steps
  • some may do some, none, or all
36
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the trans health klinic sees which pts at which age?

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  • clients 16 1/2 years old & older
37
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what care does the trans health klinic provide (3)

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  • medical care r/t medical transition (hormones, referall for speecj therapy, hair removal, surgical referal)
  • care for gender diverse people
  • collab w PCP for ongoing mngmt of medical mngmt
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define intersectionality

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  • a lens or prism for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other
  • includes an increased risk of discrimination due to a variety of inequities
  • some people are subject to multiple inequities and the experience is not just the sum of its parts
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define: health inequalities

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  • refer to differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups
40
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with health inequalities, differences in health status can be due to..

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(3)

41
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with health inequalities, differences in health status can be due to… (5)

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  • biological factors
  • individual choices
  • chance
  • unequal distribution of the social & economic factors that influence health (ex. income, education, employment, social supports)
  • exposure to societal conditions & enviro largely beyond the control of the individuals concerned
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define: health inequities

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  • refer to the subset of health inequalities that are deemed to be unfair or unjust, that arise from the systematic & intentional or unintentional marginalization of certain groups, and that are unlikely to reinforce or exacerbate disadvantage and vulnerability
43
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what does 2SLGBTQIA+ stand for

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2 spirit
Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender
Questioning, Queer
Intersex
Asexual, Agender, Ally
+ (pansexual, genderfluid, non-binary, QTPOC, demisexual, and more)

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what can relate to poor health outcomes (3)

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  • lower income
  • food insecurity
  • housing insecurity
45
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what can help build resilience

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  • supportive families
  • communities
46
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colonization & trauma inflicted on Indigenous peoples of Canada, has disrupted???

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  • the teachings around gender diversity that were traditionally part of Indigenous culture
47
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historically, the medical system has… (3)

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  • not provided gender affirming care
  • has pathologized individuals within the LGBT2SQ community
  • has contributed to stigma and discrimination of LGBT2SQ
48
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due to the historical medical treatment of the LGBT2SQ community, there are higher rates of: (7)

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  • depression
  • anxiety
  • substance use
  • cancers
  • chronic health conditions
  • rates of HIV
  • suicide (contemplation and attempts)
49
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due to the historical medical treatment of the LGBT2SQ community, there are lower rates of:

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  • lower screening for health conditions

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