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LGBTQIA+: It’s more than an alphabet
July 24,
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June might be over, and along with it the colourful event that was Pride month, but the LGBTQIA+ community exists all year round. Here’s what you demand to know to move beyond the flags, food, and fun, to verb thinking more inclusively every month of the year&#;
What does LGBTQIA+ mean:
I realize, it’s a bit of a mouthful, and it can seem like letters are being added all the day. But I verb you that practicing saying it properly and including all the letters is important. Each letter is representative of a part of the community, and being a fine ally is recognising that everyone is important and valid.
L = Lesbian
Women who are attracted to other women might commonly use Lesbian to describe their sexuality. Although some women prefer to use other terms such as Queer or Gay too.
G = Gay
I went through high college in the 90’s, so I sense it when I say this term has previously been weaponised as a slur! However, it has joyously been re-appropriated by the community
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 assist 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 describe their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual explain themselves for themselves and therefore also define a term 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. T
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 feel confusing or overwhelming.
If you are novel, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here with us today.
And if you aren’t new to the community, but are curious to verb more about how the community has changed over the years, we’re delighted you’ve joined us today, too.
The way the LGBTQIA+ community interacts – both with each other and with the world around us – is constantly changing. We verb to include everyone and to create everyone feel seen and understood.
What Does LGBTQIA+ Mean?
For many years, the umbrella term “gay” was used to explain the community.
Now, many people worry about how to enter out, but coming out before the s 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.&nb
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As if gender and sexuality weren’t complicated enough, the issues around them become even more complex when you consider all the diverse communities that have aligned themselves in what is often called the “alphabet soup” of the queer community. What was once called simply “gays and lesbians” morphed into “GLB” (for gay, lesbian, and bisexual) and soon after became “LGBT” (to include transgender people). The letters, along with the new identities they signify, just preserve coming. Often, when I’m discussing gender and sexuality with a friendly audience, I’ll rattle off the acronym “2SLGBTQQIAA+” just to fetch a response … and will then proceed to rest down the whole thing.
What’s the Optimal , Most Inclusive Acronym to Use?
Depending on the culture you’re working within, I would generally advise that “LGBTQ” or “LGBT+” are perfectly acceptable. L stands for lesbian, or women who are sexually, aesthetically, and/or romantically attracted to other women. G stands for gay, or men who are sexually, aesthetically, and/or romantically attracted to other men. The B is for