Lgbtq what does this mean
Pride Month 2023: What perform LGBTQ and LGBTQIA+ mean?
LGBTQ+ people have always existed, even if the language seems new. Conversations around sexual orientation and gender are nuanced -- and the "alphabet," if you will, is expanding.
"L" stands for Lesbian: A woman emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
"G" stands for Gay: Used to describe men attracted to the equal sex OR anyone attracted to the same or similar genders.
"B" stands for Bisexual: People attracted to more than one gender.
"T" stands for Transgender: Those whose gender persona and/or expression differs from cultural expectations. Being transsexual does not imply any specific sexual orientation. Some non-binary people identify as trans, while others complete not.
"Q" has two meanings. First, queer, a catch-all to include those who do not identify as exclusively straight and/or folks who have non-binary or gender-fluid identities. Queer was once used as a slur but has been reclaimed by some in the community. "Q" can also stand for those, questioning their identity.
In addition to LGBTQ, some also add the let
What does it express to be an LGBTQ ally?
Posted June 27, 2021 by Summa Health Pride Clinic
Anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can back the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Questioning) collective. But being an ally of this population takes activity. Allies work to stay informed on current LGBT issues and events. They speak up for what’s right and they support equality by fighting for policies that preserve LGBTQ individuals from discrimination.
Allies are significant and welcomed supporters of the LGBTQ movement, as they have one of the most forceful, influential voices. They help create a platform for movement to fight homophobia and transphobia, and they personally advocate for equal treatment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.
As we get ready to celebrate Pride Month in June, Summa Health’s Employee Resource Group, A+PLUs (Allies and People Enjoy Us) wants to commemorate this year’s festivities by talking about what the “A” in A+PLUs represents. What does it mean to be a authentic ally to the LGBTQ community?
We asked sisters, nieces, friends and colleagues to provide a
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, altering and often mean diverse things to different people. They are provided below as a starting aim for discussion and kind. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the first 2000s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help provide others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they signify when they use a term, especially when they use it to detail their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a phrase for themselves.
“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. These terms are essential to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppress
LGBTQ Definitions
Ally | A person who is not LGBTQ but shows support for LGBTQ people and promotes equality in a variety of ways.
Androgynous | Identifying and/or presenting as neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine.
Androsexual | A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to masculinity or people with masculine traits regardless of their own, or the other person's gender identity.
Asexual | The lack of a sexual attraction or desire for other people.
Bisexual | A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.
Cisgender | A term used to detail a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.
Gay | A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the matching gender.
Gender dysphoria | Clinically significant distress caused when a person’s assigned birth gender is not the equal as the one with which they identify. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Struggling to understand the LGBTQIA+ meaning of the acronym? You’re not alone.
For many people who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community, this acronym can appear confusing or overwhelming.
If you are brand-new , welcome! We’re so glad you’re here with us today.
And if you aren’t new to the community, but are curious to understand more about how the community has changed over the years, we’re delighted you’ve joined us today, too.
The way the LGBTQIA+ society interacts – both with each other and with the world around us – is constantly changing. We struggle to include everyone and to produce everyone feel seen and understood.
What Does LGBTQIA+ Mean?
For many years, the umbrella term “gay” was used to outline the community.
Now, many people worry about how to approach out, but coming out before the 1970s wasn’t even an option, as many states illegalized what they called “homosexuality” or “sodomy.” There was also no acronym at all, restricting the inclusivity of our community.
Once an acronym appeared, all versions of it began with “L” – for an significant reason.
In the prior days of the gay rights movement, the lesbian group often felt dismissed or