LGBTQ+
LGBTQQIAAP
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WHAT DOES LGBTQ+ MEANS?
LGBTQQIAAP
LGBTQ+ BASIC TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
L, G, B, T, Q, Q, I, A…
WHAT DO ALL THE LETTERS MEANS?
LGBTQ+ LINKS
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WHAT DOES
LGBTQ+
MEANS?
LGBTQ+ is an initialism that means:
L
Lesbian
G
Gay
B
Bisexual
T
Transgender
Q
Queer or
Questioning
People often use LGBTQ+ to mean all of the communities included
in the “LGBTTTQQIAA”:
Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender
Transsexual
2/Two-Spirit
Queer
Questioning
Intersex
Asexual
Ally
Pansexual
Agender
Gender Queer
Bigender
Gender Variant
Pangender
LGBTQ is the more commonly used term in the community; possibly because
it is more user friendly! You may also hear the terms “Queer Community”
or “Rainbow Community” used to describe LGBTQ2+ people.
This initialism and the various terms are always evolving so don’t try
to memorize the list. The most important thing is to be respectful and
use the terms that people prefer.
What Does LGBTQ+ Mean?
https://ok2bme.ca/resources/kids-teens/what-does-lgbtq-mean/
What is LGBTQ+?
What does the plus stand for
and is anyone left out?
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/03/15/what-is-lgbtq-what-does-the-plus-stand-for-and-is-anyone-left-out/
LGBT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT
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LGBTQQIAAP
We know what LGBT stands for but there are many other terms people now
identity with, giving us the acronym LGBTQQIAAP.
The 10 terms cover the different ways people define their gender and
sexuality, but the list is not exhaustive.
Some people may also identify with more than one of these descriptions.
LGBT+ is an "inclusive" way to represent all the different identities in
the longer acronym but here's a breakdown of what each of the letters in
LGBTQQIAAP mean.
L - lesbian:
a woman who is attracted to other women
G - gay:
a man who is attracted to other men or broadly people who identify as
homosexual
B - bisexual:
a person who is attracted to both men and women
T - transgender:
a person whose gender identity is different from the sex the doctor put
down on their birth certificate
Q - queer:
originally used as a hate term, some people want to reclaim the word,
while others find it offensive. It can be a political statement, suggest
that someone doesn't want to identify with "binaries" (e.g. male v female,
homosexual v straight) or that they don't want to label themselves only by
their sexual activity
Q - questioning:
a person who is still exploring their sexuality or gender identity
I - intersex:
a person whose body is not definitively male or female. This may be because
they have chromosomes which are not XX or XY or because their genitals or
reproductive organs are not considered "standard"
A - allies:
a person who identifies as straight but supports people in the LGBTQQIAAP
community
A - asexual:
a person who is not attracted in a sexual way to people of any gender
P - pansexual:
a person whose sexual attraction is not based on gender and may
themselves be fluid when it comes to gender or sexual identity
We know what LGBT means but here's what LGBTQQIAAP stands for?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33278165/we-know-what-lgbt-means-but-heres-what-lgbtqqiaap-stands-for
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LGBTQ+
BASIC TERMS
AND DEFINITIONS
LGBTQ+:
An acronym used to signify Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender,
and Queer people collectively.
Lesbian:
A woman who is emotionally, romantically, and sexually attracted
to only women.
Gay:
A word describing a man who is emotionally, romantically, and
sexually attracted to only men.
Bisexual:
A person emotionally, romantically, and sexually attracted to both
(or all) genders, though not necessarily simultaneously. A bisexual
person may not be equally attracted to both (or all) genders. The
word "bisexual" is sometimes used interchangeably with the word
"pansexual" and the label an individual chooses to use for themselves
depends on their personal preference.
Pansexual:
A person who is attracted to others regardless of their gender identity
or sex. The word "pansexual" is sometimes used interchangeably with the
word "bisexual" and the label an individual chooses to use for themselves
depends on their personal preference.
Transgender:
A term describing a broad range of people who experience and/or express
their gender differently from what most people expect. It is an umbrella
term denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity
and gender does not correspond with their birth sex or is otherwise gender
non-conforming.
Non-binary:
“Nonbinary” is generally used as an umbrella for various gender nonconforming
identities, and is most often used by those who do not strictly identify as
"male" and "female."
Queer:
An umbrella term used by some people who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.
It tends to be used to avoid the labeling and classification of one's gender
or sexuality. "Queer" is also commonly used as an anti-LGBT slur, but has
been reclaimed by some. However, it should not be used to label others outside
of yourself unless they are comfortable with it.
Cisgender:
An identity where an individual’s experience of their own gender matches the
sex they were assigned at birth.
Biological Sex:
A medical term used to refer to the chromosomal, hormonal and anatomical
characteristics that are used to classify an individual as female or male.
Often abbreviated to simply “sex”.
Gender Identity:
The internal perception of one’s gender, and how they label themselves,
based on how much they align or don’t align with what they understand
their options for gender to be. Common identity labels include man, woman,
genderqueer, trans, and more. Gender identity is sometimes confused with
biological sex, or sex assigned at birth.
Heterosexual Privilege:
The basic civil rights and social privileges that a heterosexual individual
automatically receives, but are systematically denied to gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender persons on the sole basis of their gender identity.
Heterosexism or Heteronormativity:
Describes a system of attitudes, biases and behaviors in favor of heterosexual
relationships. It includes the assumption that everyone is heterosexual and
that heterosexual relationships are the norm and therefore superior.
LGBTQ+ Basic Terms and Definitions
https://www.sdstate.edu/office-diversity-inclusion-equity-access/lgbtq-basic-terms-and-definitions
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L, G, B, T, Q, Q, I, A…
WHAT DO ALL
THE LETTERS MEAN?
The LGBT community is a very diverse community that represents a
variety of sexual and gender identities. The acronym stands for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. However, that’s just
the tip of the iceberg. Another common acronym is LGTBQQIAA,
which adds queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally.
Other acronyms may include an asterisk (*) next to it to symbolize
any omitted letters. In order to simplify things, many people use
“queer” instead of an acronym as an umbrella term in order to be
more inclusive.
What’s the difference between sexuality and gender?
One important distinction to make is the difference between sexuality,
sex, and gender identity. Sexuality is part of a person’s identity
and refers to their romantic/sexual attraction. Sex is a biological
term that has to do with physical characteristics of a person’s body.
There are three sexes: male, female and intersex (those who have
biological characteristics of both male and female).
On the other hand, gender is a part of a person’s identity and refers
to the way the person views themselves and presents themselves.
Individuals whose sex and gender identity are the same (i.e. a
biological male who identifies as male) are known as cis-gender. Unlike
sex, gender has a number of diverse and nuanced identities including,
but not limited to: transgender, genderqueer, agender, and genderfluid.
So what are some of the different types of sexualities?
Asexual:
A person who does not experience sexual attraction. Asexual people can
still experience romantic attraction.
Bisexual:
A person who is attracted to two or more genders.
Demisexual:
A person who can only experience sexual attraction when an emotional bond
is formed.
Gray (A)sexual:
A person who rarely experiences sexual attraction.
Heterosexual, straight:
A person who is attracted to people of the opposite gender.
Homosexual, gay, lesbian:
A person who is attracted to people of the same gender. “Gay” has several
meanings because it can refer to a homosexual male or female, but “lesbian”
only refers to a homosexual female.
Pansexual:
A person who is sexually attracted to people, regardless of gender.
Questioning:
A person who is unsure about his/her sexual identity and is not ready to label
themselves as a specific sexuality.
Queer:
A person who identifies as “non-heteronormative.” This can encompass many of
the sexualities and identities described here.
What are some of the different gender identities?
Agender:
A person who does not identify with a gender.
Bigender:
A person who identifies as two genders, either simultaneously or at different times.
Cis-gender, cisgender:
A person who identifies as the same gender as their “biological sex,” or the sex they
were assigned at birth.
Genderfluid:
A person who has a shifting or changing gender identity, or who may identify and present
in different ways at different times.
Genderqueer:
A person whose gender identity differs from the societal norms of their assigned biological sex.
Neutrois:
A person that is neutral-gender.
Trans, transgender, trans-man, trans-woman:
A person who identifies with the opposite gender as their “biological sex”, also known as
the sex they were assigned at birth. Sometimes trans people identify as either MTF (male
to female) or FTM (female to male). A trans-man is a person who was defined as female at
birth and identifies as male. A trans-woman is a person who was born defined male at birth
and identifies as female.
L, G, B, T, Q, Q, I, A… what do all the letters mean?
http://queergrace.com/letters/
Queer and Now:
A Conversation Between LGBTQ+
People From Ages 24 to 70
https://www.popsugar.com/news/LGBTQ-Roundtable-Q-46208992
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LGBTQ+
LINKS
The 23 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in tech
https://www.businessinsider.com/most-powerful-lgbtq-people-in-tech-2019-2
A Complete Guide To All The LGBTQ+ Flags & What They Mean
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/lgbt-pride-flags-meaning
Everything You Need to Know About LGBT Flags
https://www.dfhfreight.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lgbt-flags/
Homophobia Hurts
https://educateonhomophobia.weebly.com/index.html
LGBTQ+
http://www.transstudent.org/DEFINITIONS/
LGBTQ+ guide to health and wellness
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/lgbtq-health-and-wellness/
LGBTQ+ Services at Your Library
https://www.library.pima.gov/lgbtq/
LGBTQ Nation
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/
Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients and Caregivers
https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/patient-info/resources-lgbtq-patients-caregivers
What Does The + In LGBTQ+ Stand For?
https://www.elitedaily.com/life/culture/what-is-plus-in-lgbtq/1986910
Your guide to what the LGBTQ+ terms mean
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/a20730324/lgbt-meaning/
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Continuum
Complete International
Encyclopedia of Sexuality
CCIES
https://web.archive.org/web/20080521085828/http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/ccies/
NO
EVIL
PROJECT
https://www.noevilproject.com/
Equal Justice Initiative
https://eji.org/
Sexism
http://www.understandingprejudice.org/
Gender & Society (GENDSOC)
http://gas.sagepub.com/
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Human sexual activity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_activity
Category:Gender-related violence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Gender-related_violence
Romanceopedia
http://www.romanceopedia.com/
List of LGBT slang terms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_slang_terms
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