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LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, changing and often signify different things to different people. They are provided below as a starting point for discussion and understanding. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the early s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help give others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they mean when they use a term, especially when they use it to depict 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 explain 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. T
Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ
Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ society organizations and leaders. See acknowledgements section.
Additional terms and definitions about gender identity and gender expression, transgender people, and nonbinary people are available in the Transgender Glossary.
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*NOTE: Question people what terms they use to describe their sexual orientation, gender culture and gender phrase before assigning them a label. Outside of acronyms, these terms should only be capitalized when used at the beginning of a sentence.
LGBTQ
Acronym for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of thi
Cultural Competence in the Nurture of LGBTQ Patients
Issues of Concern
Learning to care for members of the female homosexual, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning community involves empathetic and being open to multiple special considerations and avoiding unconscious and perceived biases. Members of the LGBTQ community have unfortunately experienced a challenging history, but health professionals can learn to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality look after with education. The monitoring will assist the source in caring for LGBTQ patients.[9]
Understanding Terms[10][11]
Androgyny (gender-fluid, gender-neutral) &#x; In between genders, having male and female characteristics.
Asexual &#x; Individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Bisexual (pansexual, queer) &#x; Individuals attracted to both males and females.
Cisgender &#x; Denoting a person whose personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex.
Cissexism &#x; Prejudice or discrimination against transgender people.
Coming out &#x; Sharing gender identity publicly.
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Pride Month What do 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 gal emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
"G" stands for Gay: Used to describe men attracted to the same 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 identity and/or expression differs from cultural expectations. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation. Some genderqueer people identify as transgender, while others do not.
"Q" has two meanings. First, queer, a catch-all to include those who undertake 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 al