Lgbtq 定義
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, altering and often mean distinct things to different people. They are provided below as a starting gesture for discussion and sympathetic. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the initial 2000s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help offer 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 portray their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a legal title 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
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ally?
Posted June 27, 2021 by Summa Health Event Clinic
Anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can support the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Multi-attracted , Transgender and Questioning) group. But being an ally of this population takes action. 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 defend LGBTQ individuals from discrimination.
Allies are important and welcomed supporters of the LGBTQ movement, as they hold one of the most powerful, influential voices. They help create a platform for activism to contest homophobia and transphobia, and they personally advocate for equal treatment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.
As we receive ready to celebrate Celebration Month in June, Summa Health’s Employee Resource Collective, A+PLUs (Allies and People Like 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 true ally to the LGBTQ community?
We asked sisters, nieces, friends and colleagues to provide a
Pride Month 2023: 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 woman emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
"G" stands for Gay: Used to describe men attracted to the matching 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 phrase differs from cultural expectations. Being trans person does not signal any specific sexual orientation. Some genderqueer people identify as trans, while others do 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 genderqueer 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 authorize
What does LGBTQ+ mean?
LGBTQ+ is the umbrella term that is often used to refer to the many different types of sexual identities that exist outside of heterosexuality. Below is a list of the most common identities and their definitions. This is by no means an exhaustive list.
| Sexual Identity: | Definition: |
| Lesbian | A queer woman is a female homosexual: a female who experiences love-related love or sexual attraction to other females. |
| Gay | Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. Homosexual is often used to describe gay males but lesbians may also be referred to as gay. |
| Bisexual | Bisexuality is amorous attraction, sexual attraction or sexual conduct toward both males and females, or romantic or sexual attraction to people of any sex or gender identity; this latter aspect is sometimes termed pansexuality. |
| Transgender | Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth. It is sometimes abbreviated to trans. |
| Queer | Queer is an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities that are not heterosexual or cisgender. The language and terminology folks use to describe their experiences of gender and sexual orientation is ever-evolving and the same designation might have different meanings for different people. However, here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms. Have questions or crave to learn more? Wondering what all of those letters mean? Here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms. Ally – An ally is an individual who speaks out and stands up for a person or group that is targeted and discriminated against. An ally works to end oppression by supporting and advocating for people who are stigmatized, discriminated against or treated unfairly. For the lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) communities, an ally is any person who supports and stands up for the rights of Gay people. Asexual – A person who does not experience sexual attraction; they may or may not experience sentimental, physical, or romantic attraction. Asexuality differs from celibacy in that it is a sexual orientation, not a choice. Assigned at Birth – Commonly utilized by gender non-conforming individuals, the term illustrates that the individual’s sex (and subsequently gender in early |