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LBGTQ
Terms/Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LGBTQIA+ | An acronym used to signify Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual people collectively. |
| Lesbian | A woman who has significant attractions primarily to members of the same gender, or who identifies as a member of the lesbian community. |
| Gay | One who has significant sexual attractions primarily to members of the same gender or sex, or who identifies as a member of the gay community. Typically associated with men. |
| Bisexual | The potential to be sexually attracted to people of more than one sex and/or gender, not necessarily at the same time, not necessarily in the same way and not necessarily to the same degree. |
| Transgender | Umbrella term for those whose gender expression or identity is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth and/or whose gender is not validated by dominant culture. |
| Queer | Reclaimed derogatory slang by many who reject the gender and sexual binaries. Also used as a political identity by many who want to dismantle oppressive systems in society. |
| Questioning | Sometimes, when the Q is seen at the end of LGBT, it can also mean questioning. This term describes someone who is questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
| Intersex | A general term used for a variety of bodies in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit into the sex binary. |
| Asexual | Umbrella term for those to tend not to have a sexual desire towards others; asexuals may experience romantic attractions and engage in sexual behavior. |
| Non-binary | “Non-binary” 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." |
| Pansexual | One who can feel an attraction to anyone, including individuals who do not identify as a specific gender. Pansexual people may describe their attraction as focusing on personality rather than gender. |
| Cisgender | Umbrella term for those whose gender expression and gender identity are congruent with the sex assigned to them at birth, and whose gender is validated by the dominant culture. |
| Biological Sex | Category assigned to each of us at birth based on a variety of physical and biological characteristics, usually determined by genitals. |
| Gender Identity | he internal perception of one’s gender, & how they label themselves, based on how much they align with what they understand their options for gender to be. |
| Gender Identity Common identity labels include: | Man, woman, genderqueer, trans and more. Gender identity is sometimes confused with biological sex, or sex assigned at birth. |
| Sexual Identity | The way in which one understand oneself in regard to one's sexuality. |
| Ally | Someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people. A straight ally, more specifically, is an individual outside of the LGBTQIA+ community that supports their fight for equality and rights. |
| Heterosexual Privilege | The benefits and access to resources one receives from society by virtue of being heterosexual and/or by virtue of being perceived to be heterosexual. |
| Heterosexism or Heteronormativity | The presumption that heterosexuality is superior to all other sexual orientations. The oppression, discrimination and bias against people who are not heterosexual. |
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