Acronyms for gay
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: Inquire people what terms they use to describe their sexual orientation, gender persona and gender utterance 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, same-sex attracted, 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
Struggling to understand the LGBTQIA+ meaning of the acronym? You’re not alone.
For many people who are recent to the LGBTQIA+ collective, this acronym can feel confusing or overwhelming.
If you are 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 learn more about how the collective has changed over the years, we’re delighted you’ve joined us today, too.
The way the LGBTQIA+ group interacts – both with each other and with the world around us – is constantly switching. We strive to contain everyone and to form everyone feel seen and understood.
What Does LGBTQIA+ Mean?
For many years, the umbrella term “gay” was used to describe the community.
Now, many people worry about how to come 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 important reason.&nb
Appendix C – CMHR Research Notes on Terminology Used to Allude to Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities
In public discourse, the acronym LGBT (lesbian, queer , bisexual and transgender) and its cousin LGBTTQ* are commonly used. However, they are problematic for Museum usage because they are not fully inclusive. The acronym is frequently expanded to comprise more letters: T for transsexual, T or TS or 2S for two-spirited, Q for homosexual and/or questioning, A for asexual, A or SA for allies or straight allies, I for intersex, U for undecided or unsure, C for curious and so on.
In , the national organization Egale Canada advocated this version of the acronym: LGBTTIQQ2SA. In early , the organization’s website used “LGBTIQ2S” and “LGBTQ.” However, the Museum’s policy is to avoid the use of acronyms across all platforms because they are not widely approachable and prone to being misunderstood.
The term “queer” is another umbrella term for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and other sexual orientations and gender identities; however, terminological research suggests that it can be
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, altering and often mean unlike things to different people. They are provided below as a starting aim for discussion and comprehending. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the first s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help donate others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they imply 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 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