ByJoanne Lockwood

Gender Identity Pride Flags, Glyphs, Symbols and Icons

The LGBTQ+ community has created various flags and symbols to allow its tribes and communities within communities to be able to express their individuality and identities.

Some of these identities are less commonly known, but to the individuals they are extremely important.

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ByJoanne Lockwood

Asexual Identities

Many Asexuals (Ace) identify with two orientations: a romantic and a sexual one.  An Asexual’s romantic orientation determines which gender(s), if any, they are inclined to form romantic relationships with.

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ByJoanne Lockwood

Common Trans Terminology

It’s fair to say many people don’t know how to speak to or about transgender people. So what do the terms involved mean and what’s considered polite?

Below are a number of terms and phrases that transgender individuals may use or identity with. In all cases, one should respect the person, how they identify and which terms resonate.

ByJoanne Lockwood

Transgender Names, Pronouns and Titles

When describing, referring to, or talking to transgender individuals, please use the correct term or terms to describe their gender identity and understand the person’s Names, Pronouns and Titles.

For example, a person who was assigned male at birth and transitions to living as a woman is a transgender woman, whereas a person who was assigned female at birth and transitions to living as a man is a transgender man. If someone prefers a different term, use it along with an explanation of what that term means to them.

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