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Sex

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a set of biological attributes in humans and animals

It includes physical and physiological features like chromosomes, gene expression, hormone levels and function, and reproductive/sexual anatomy

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Gender

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a social construct and refers to the identities, roles, behaviours, and expressions of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people

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Gender Binary

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ategorization of gender into 2 separate forms of masculine and feminine, by cultural beliefs, societal norms, or both.

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what fraction of non-binary classified their gender as “fluid” (7.3%), “agender” (5.1%), or “queer” (4.1%)

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over 1/6

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Who used the phrase “Two-Spirit” most frequently

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non-binary people in Western Canada, particularly in Manitoba

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Gender Identity

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Profound and personal feeling of being male or female, neither, or both

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Cisgender

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Gender identity matches sex given to them at birth based on their physical attributes

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Transgender

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Have gender identities that DONT match the sex assigned at birth

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Non-binary/genderqueer/gender non-conforming

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Feel they belong to a gender outside the categories of men and woman

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Continuum

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Gender identity exists on a continuum and can change over time; it is not limited to a binary

Ex. cisgender, transgender, genderfluid

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Gender Expression

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manner in which individuals express and present their gender via their conduct or behaviour, their actions, their style and clothing choices, and how these expressions are understood by other people, according to gender norms and traditions

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Heterosexual

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Sexual, romantic, and/ or emotional attraction exclusively to those of the opposite sex

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Gay

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Sexual, romantic, and/ or emotional attraction to those of the same sex

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Pansexual

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Sexual, romantic, and/ or emotional attraction toward people regardless of their sex or gender identity

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Gender Roles

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behavioural norms typically applied to males and females in societies, that influence individuals’ everyday actions, expectations, and experiences

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How do gender roles impact health and influence behaviour

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1) Health & Well-Being
2) Social Institutions
3) Attitudes and Behaviours
4) Different Exposures

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Gender Relations

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describe how people interact with or are treated by people in the world around them, based on their ascribed gender

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Institutionalized Gender

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refers to ways in which social institutions (i.e., media, education, religious, and political establishments) frame gender experiences, roles, and relationships

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Two-Spirt

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Used in Indigenous communities that encompasses cultural, spiritual, sexual and gender identity

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Gender Across Culture

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  • Hijira of Bangladesh
  • Kathoey of Thailand
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Hijira of Bangladesh

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Transgender individuals that reside in the Indian subcontinent
Third gender, neither female or male

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Kathoey of Thailand

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Transgender women, traditionally female presenting gay men

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TRANS PULSE CANADA SURVEY purpose

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Community-based survey of the health and well-being of transgender and non-binary people in Canada.

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TRANS PULSE CANADA SURVEY participates

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2,873 participates in 2019

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What did the TRANS PULSE CANADA SURVEY reveal
* Revealed how many **transgender people identified** as male/masculine, female/feminine, or as both, neither, or genderfluid * Revealed how many transgender people have had an **unmet health care** need in the last year * Transgender and non-binary participants, who experienced higher levels of s**ocial marginalization and economic insecurity** before the pandemic, may have been particularly affected during COVID
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# Trans Pulse Canada Survey Identifying as Male or Female
49% of Trans PULSE respondents
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# Trans Pulse Canada Survey Identifying as Non-Binary
48% of Trans PULSE respondents
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# Trans Pulse Canada Survey Identifying as Indigenous /Cultural Gender
2% of Trans PULSE respondents
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# Trans Pulse Canada Survey Unmet Health Care Need
45% of Trans PULSE respondents, compared to 4% in generael population
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Poor or fair mental health
65% of transgender and non-binary individuals 11% of cisgender people
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Suicide considerations
45% of transgenfer people 16% of cisgender people
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Poor/Fair Mental Health Differences Based on Gender DURING COVID
21% cisgender men 26% of cisgender females 68% of non-binary participants
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What does 2SLGBTQIA+ stand for?
Two Spity, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual
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Main challegnes of 2SLGBTQIA+ community
1) increased vulnerability 2) societal pressure 3) ongoing discrimination
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What do the 3 arrwos represent for the Differential Exposure & Vulnerability chart
Arrow A: Represents differential exposure, Arrow B: Represents differential vulnerability Arrow C: Represents differential consequences
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Gender based discrimination STATS
* Men (11%) * Women (20%) * Non-Binary (41%)
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How do Sex and Gender Influence Well-Being
**1) Nutrition:** Girls are often fed less nutritious food than boys **2) Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Abuse**: Woman, girls, and nonbinary people face more abuse **3 )Female Genital Mutilation:** Surgical alteration of female genitals leading to shock, infection, hemorrhaging, long-term urinary retention, infertility, obstructed labour, negative mental and emotional health among affected women and girls **4) Sex-Selective Abortion or Infanticide**
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T or F: Women live longer than men but face more health issues
True | At least 19 conditions disproportionately and negatively affect women ## Footnote Ex. alzheimers, iron deficiency, respiratory disease
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Sex differences in hypertension
The prevalence of hypertension **decreases with higher income for women**, but fluctuates without a clear pattern for men.
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Menopause effect on Hypertension
Hypertension increases in women after menopause due to the loss of protective hormonal effects
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Hypertension in men
Men tend to experience higher blood pressure after adolescence.
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Effects of Changes in SES on Mental Health by Gender: **Men**
A 2005 UK study found that men who experienced a **drop in socioeconomic status (SES)** were **4x** more likely to develop poor mental health, including depression, compared to those whose SES improved.
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Effects of Changes in SES on Mental Health by Gender: Women
More women than men experienced **poor mental health**, but there was no significant difference in mental health outcomes between women who experienced upward or downward changes in SES.
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Recent immigrant **Men**
en with low incomes reported lower rates of depression than their middle- or high-income counterparts
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Recent Immigrant **Women**
women with low incomes reported higher rates of depression compared to those with middle- or high-incomes
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____ women had the lowest rate of appropriate care (aspirin and beta-blockers) as compared to white women, AA men, and white men
African American (AA)
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Gender Mainstreaming
a process of working towards systematic and consistent consideration of sex, gender, and sexuality in the development, implementation, and evaluation of studies, policies, and programs in the interest of advancing health equity
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Steps towards sexual and gender-based diversity:
1. Canadian Census Modifications (2021)- envolving acceptance and understanding 2. Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (2017)- protect from discrimination and hate crimes

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