Debunking LGBT Myths

Question 1

"Being LGBTQ+ is a modern concept." Scholars argue that which of the following historical figures are LGBTQ+.

Accepted Answer

Sally Ride (first woman in space), Eleanor Roosevelt (first lady), Caravaggio (painter), John Maynard Keynes (economist)

Question 2

"Fine, but this non-binary thing is a new fad." When was the first non-binary individual recorded in the US?

Accepted Answer

1776

Question 3

"I heard gay people are more likely to be groomers." What failing actress created this campaign in the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Anita Bryant

Question 4

T/F: "Cis" is a slur.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

"Pronouns aren't real." The Preamble of the United States starts with a pronoun! Which one?

Accepted Answer

We

Question 6

"Being gay or trans is a mental illness." When did the WHO remove being trans as a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

2019

Question 7

"A majority of trans people regret transitioning." What percent of gender affirming care procedures are regretted?

Accepted Answer

1%

Question 8

"Homosexuality isn't natural!" Which species display homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

Elephant, Koala, Dolphin, Salmon

Question 9

"Queerness = mental illness." When did the American Psychiatric Association remove homosexuality from list of illnesses?

Accepted Answer

1973

Question 10

"Marriage equality should be a state issue." Which constitutional amendment guarantees equal protection?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

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