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Defining LGBTQ Defining LGBTQ. LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer, and is used to designate a community of people whose sexual or gender identities can create shared political and social concerns.
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LGBT Youth LGBT Youth. On This Page. Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)* youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years. Going to a school that creates a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and having caring and accepting parents are especially important.
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Definitions &Translations GQ. GQ is an American monthly men's magazine focusing on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and books.
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LGBTQIA+ Terms and Definitions 1 Lesbian is used to describe a woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women.  Gay is used to describe a man whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other men.
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- Asexuality is not the same as celibacy. Ally: Typically any non-LGBT person who supports and stands up for the rights of LGBT people, though LGBT people can be allies, such as a lesbian who is an ally to a transgender person.
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"What does the Q in ""LGBTIQ"" mean?" If not, I don't understand the point of using it in this acronym. Update: Thanks Crim. I suppose I'll just have to shoot the publisher an email to ask what they mean by queer.. Update 2: LGBTIQ was used as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Itersex and Queer in an anti-homophobic piece. I messaged the writer. When he writes back I'll add an additional edit for closure.
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Pansexuality Pansexual pride flag. Pansexual people are people attracted to people regardless of their gender. The word pansexual comes from the Greek word 'pan-', meaning all. Pansexual people are part of the LGBT community.
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Gay For other uses, see Gay (disambiguation) . Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term was originally used to refer to feelings of being carefree, happy, or bright and showy.The term's use as a reference to homosexuality may date as early as the late 19th century, but its use gradually increased in the 20th century.y the end of the 20th century, the word gay was recommended by major LGBT groups and style guides to describe people attracted to members of the same sex.
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LGBTQ+ Definitions Basic Terminology: Cis(gender): Adjective that means “identifies as their sex assigned at birth” derived from the Latin word meaning “on the same side.” A cisgender/cis person is not transgender. “Cisgender” does not indicate biology, gender expression, or sexuality/sexual orientation.
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About What is LGBT? LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and along with heterosexual they describe people's sexual orientation or gender identity. These terms are explained in more detail here.oming Out. Coming Out is the term used by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to describe their experience of discovery, self-acceptance, openness and honesty about their LGBT identity and their decision to disclose, i.e. to share this with others when and how they choose.
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Defining LGBTQ The LGBTQ acronym does not encompass everybody and different organisations may use fewer or more letters, for example, an ‘I’ to indicate Intersex* people. For the purpose of simplification the commonly accepted definitions of important terms and concepts have been given below. But first it’s important to introduce the concept of ‘self-definition’. Essentially, it is important that people preserve the right to self-define into any or none of the categories below.
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What does queer mean? There's more to farming than dirt, cows, and a pair of bib overalls. Queer is a very stereotypical and slang term referring to someone (particularly a male) as being homosexual or gay. The term Queer is now also used for individuals whose sexual orientation does not fit into the norm and/or those who choose not to identify in the norm.
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- LGBT -- meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender -- is a widely accepted initialism. However, a fifth letter is increasingly making its way into the line-up: Q. USA TODAY Network talked with experts and individuals in the gay community about what the Q means, why it's used and who is saying it.
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- Lesbian: A woman who is primarily attracted to other women. Queer: 1) An umbrella term sometimes used by LGBTQA people to refer to the entire LGBT community. 2) An alternative that some people use to queer the idea of the labels and categories such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, etc.
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transgender Definition of transgender : of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity differs from the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth; especially: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth
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What does the Q stand for in LGBTQ? So we went on a quest to find out what the Q was all about, and found ourselves at the LGBTQ Resource Center at the University of Houston. Student Scott Nava says, Q would mean queer or questioning.
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Transgender Transgender is a term used to describe people whose gender identity differs from the sex the doctor marked on their birth certificate. Gender identity is a person's internal, personal sense of being a man or a woman (or someone outside of that gender binary).
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- full definition of transgender of relating to or being a person as a transsexual or transvestite who identifies with or expresses a gender identity that differs from the one which corresponds to the person s sex at birth
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LGBT LGBT or GLBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which was used to replace the term gay in reference to the LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s.Activists believed that the term gay community did not accurately represent all those to whom it referred.ome intersex people who want to be included in LGBT groups suggest an extended initialism LGBTI. This initialism is used in all parts of The Activist's Guide of the Yogyakarta Principles in Action. Some people combine the two acronyms and use the term LGBTIQ.
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LGBTQ+ Definitions Transgender/Trans: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. The term transgender is not indicative of gender expression, sexual orientation, hormonal makeup, physical anatomy, or how one is perceived in daily life.
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Comprehensive* List of LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Definitions Homosexual: A person who is primarily emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to members of the same sex. Many people within LGBTTTIQQ communities do not like to use this term; it used to be a medical label/diagnosis and people were then treated because of this sickness.
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- an adjective for someone whose gender corresponds to their assigned sex. I am perfectly comfortable identifying as the gender my parents put on my birth certificate. I am cisgender. #transgender #gender #gender identity #lgbtq+ #lgbtq #lgbt. by djentlequeer March 02, 2015.
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gay Gay as a noun meaning a (usually male) homosexual is attested from 1971; in Middle English it meant excellent person, noble lady, gallant knight, also something gay or bright; an ornament or badge (c.1400). As a slang word meaning bad, inferior, undesirable, from 2000.
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- 1 Gay is used to describe a man whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other men.  Bisexual describes an individual who is physically, romantically, and/or emotionally attracted to both men and women.
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A GLOSSARY FOR TRANSGENDER TERMS HELPS THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES The BBC introduced a Glossary for transgender terms as follows: LGBT+: stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. The plus sign represents other sexual and gender groups. Transgender: Applies to a person whose gender is different from their “assigned” sex at birth
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LGBT History Month What is LGBT History Month? LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and makes the civil rights statement about our extraordinary national and international contributions.