Some Newspapers, Magazines, and Other Media Tend to Use Gender-Inappropriate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Some newspapers, magazines, and other media tend to use gender-inappropriate names or pronouns as well as other language that trans people find insensitive or offensive when describing transgender people. This is an example of

• A) homophobia.
• B) a microaggression.
• C) sexism.
• D) patriarchy.

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Definitions:

Electrons

Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Positive Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Gain Electrons

The process by which an atom or a molecule acquires one or more electrons, often leading to a reduction in oxidation state.

Lose Electrons

Refers to the process in which an atom or molecule undergoes oxidation, resulting in the release of electrons.