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Are you a Gender and Sexuality Wonk?

Your Quiz Results

Too Bad

You scored 2 out of 5

You need to brush up on LGBT civil rights.

  1. In how many states is it illegal to fire someone because of his or her gender identity or expression? You Answered: 13, plus DC Correct!
  2. How many middle and high school students report experiencing harassment in school because of their sexual orientation? You Answered: 8.9% Correct Response: 84.6%
  3. What type of anti-bullying policy best prevents anti-LGBT harassment in schools? You Answered: A general policy, which prohibits bullying of all forms, regardless of victim identity Correct Response: An enumerated policy, which specifically prohibits bullying based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, among other factors
  4. According to the U.S. General Accountability Office, how many federal rights and responsibilities are denied to same-sex couples under the Defense of Marriage Act? You Answered: 1,138 Correct!
  5. What percentage of hate crimes in the District of Columbia are attributed to victim sexual orientation or gender identity/expression? You Answered: 34% Correct Response: 85%

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