LGBTQ+ stands for…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and other identities
People who love or are attracted to people of the same gender
Homosexual/Gay
What are the colours of the rainbow flag?
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet
People who do not feel like the words “girl” or “boy” fits. They may feel like both or neither. They sometimes use pronouns such as they, them, theirs.
Non-binary
A way of seeing gender as only two distinct and opposite groups — girl and boy.
Gender binary
In which year were Ontarians legally permitted to marry someone of the same sex?
2003
People who love or are attracted to people of any gender.
Pansexual
A person who has no sexual feelings or desires, or who is not sexually attracted to anyone.
Asexual
When someone’s gender identity (how you feel) is the same as what doctors assigned to them when they were born.
Cisgender
People use this word as a way to identify with and celebrate people of all gender identities and all the ways people love each other.
Queer
Pride Month is celebrated during which month?
June
Women who love or are attracted to women.
Lesbian
When and where did the Stonewall Riots take place?
June 1969, New York City
What were the Stonewall Riots?
LGBTQ+ people fought back against the police, who were arresting them for being gay or identifying as LGBTQ+
List two facts about Harvey Milk.
Served in U.S. Navy. Opened a camera store in San Fransisco. Voted as supervisor in his local elections. Shot and killed for speaking up for LGBTQ+ rights..
Who you love or are attracted to
Sexual orientation
How many colours are in the rainbow flag?
Six
Who famously went into politics so he could fight for gay rights in his community?
Harvey Milk
People express themselves and their gender in many ways, such as through clothes or hairstyles.
Gender expression
How you feel. Girl, boy, both, or neither.
Gender identity
When your gender identity (how you feel) is different than what doctors assigned to you when you were born.
Transgender
People who love or are attracted to both male and female genders.
Bi-sexual
People who identify as male or female and who only love or are attracted to people who identify as the opposite gender.
Heterosexual