Pride Quiz

1. I understand that “gender dysphoria” is distress some people may experience due to a mismatch between body/social treatment and gender identity, and not all trans people experience it.

2. I’m aware that LGBTQ+ people have faced periods of legal and employment discrimination tied to government policy in the past.

3. I understand that transgender people are the gender they say they are, not the sex assigned at birth.

4. I can name at least one LGBTQ+ historical figure connected to early Pride or civil rights organizing.

5. I can identify the significance of the rainbow flag in Pride history (beyond it being a general symbol).

6. I avoid complimenting someone in ways that imply LGBTQ+ people are “surprisingly normal” (e.g., “you don’t look gay/trans”).

7. I understand that “pansexual” generally means attraction regardless of gender.

8. I understand that “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” are different concepts and avoid mixing them up in conversation.

9. I know it’s not appropriate to “out” someone, even with good intentions, without their consent.

10. I can correctly use singular “they” to refer to one person when that is their pronoun.

11. I avoid asking invasive questions (e.g., about someone’s body or sex life) unless it’s clearly relevant and invited.

12. I’m familiar with the idea that LGBTQ+ history includes ongoing debates and changes within the community (not a single, simple timeline).

13. I know roughly when (which decade) the Stonewall uprising occurred.

14. If I hear an anti-LGBTQ+ joke or slur, I’m willing to address it or set a boundary rather than staying silent.

15. I understand why Pride events are often connected to protest and civil rights history (not only celebration).

16. I can name at least one early LGBTQ+ rights organization or movement from the 20th century (e.g., homophile movement).

17. If I accidentally misgender someone, I briefly apologize, correct myself, and move on without making it about me.

18. I understand the meaning of “misgendering” and why it can be harmful even when unintentional.

19. I understand that Pride has different meanings in different countries because legal and social histories differ.

20. I’m familiar with ACT UP as an activist group associated with the HIV/AIDS crisis.

21. I understand that a person’s “chosen name” or “affirmed name” should be used even if it is different from their legal name.

22. If I use the wrong pronoun for someone, I know the respectful response is to briefly correct myself and move on (without making it about me).

23. I understand that “asexual” can mean experiencing little or no sexual attraction (and that it is not the same as celibacy).

24. I understand that “gay” can refer broadly to same-gender attraction and may be used differently by different people.

25. I use inclusive terms like “partner” or “spouse” when I don’t know what language someone uses for their relationship.

26. If someone shares an anti-LGBTQ+ claim as “just an opinion,” I can respond in a way that supports LGBTQ+ people’s dignity and safety.

27. I understand that “gender expression” (e.g., clothing, hairstyle) is not the same as gender identity.

28. I know that different Pride flags (e.g., trans flag, bisexual flag) emerged at different times for specific communities.

29. I understand the term “queer” as a reclaimed umbrella term for some people, and I know it can be sensitive depending on context.

30. If I don’t know someone’s pronouns, I know respectful ways to ask (or how to introduce my own pronouns).

31. I understand what the term 'Lavender Scare' refers to in LGBTQ+ history.

32. I can place the HIV/AIDS crisis as a major turning point in LGBTQ+ activism and community organizing.

33. I avoid using “preferred pronouns” when “pronouns” or “my pronouns are…” is more respectful in most contexts.

34. I’m familiar with the historical role of bars/clubs as important community spaces when LGBTQ+ people had few safe public options.

35. If I’m unsure of someone’s pronouns, I choose a respectful way to ask or use their name until I know.

36. I avoid assuming someone’s gender or partner’s gender based on appearance or stereotypes.

37. I understand the term “transgender” as describing someone whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

38. I understand that pronouns (e.g., she/he/they) may not match a person’s appearance or name.

39. I understand that “cisgender” describes someone whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

40. I’m familiar with the significance of the first Pride marches following Stonewall.

41. I know the difference between sexual orientation (who someone is attracted to) and gender identity (someone’s internal sense of gender).

42. I know that activism during the HIV/AIDS crisis helped shape public health responses and LGBTQ+ visibility.

43. I understand that “bisexual” generally means attraction to more than one gender (not necessarily only two, and not necessarily equally).

44. I understand that nonbinary is an umbrella term for people who are not exclusively male or female.

45. I can identify the Stonewall uprising as a key catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

46. I understand that asexual people can still have meaningful romantic relationships and aren’t “broken.”

47. I can distinguish between respectful curiosity and questions that put LGBTQ+ people in the role of educating me on demand.

48. I can identify at least one major court case or legal change that affected LGBTQ+ rights in my country or region.

49. I can recognize common misinformation (e.g., “trans people are just confused” or “being gay is a choice”) and avoid repeating it.

50. When someone shares their LGBTQ+ identity with me, I respond supportively and follow their lead on privacy.

51. I understand that “lesbian” typically refers to a woman who is romantically/sexually attracted to women.

52. I use gender-inclusive language in groups (e.g., “everyone,” “folks,” “team”) instead of gendered terms when appropriate.

53. When someone corrects me about LGBTQ+ language, I take it seriously and adjust rather than getting defensive.

54. I know that the removal of homosexuality from major diagnostic manuals was an important milestone affecting stigma and policy.

55. I use people’s stated names and pronouns even when they are not present.

56. I recognize that being bisexual/pansexual is a valid identity, not “a phase” or “confusion.”

57. I know that marriage equality became legal in many places only after long legal and grassroots efforts.

58. I understand that transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been part of LGBTQ+ activism throughout modern Pride history.

59. I understand the meaning of “deadnaming” and why it can be harmful.

60. I understand that “intersex” refers to natural variations in sex characteristics and is not the same as being transgender.