Lgbtqia2s+ acronym
Queer Resource Center
LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans person, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual and Two-Spirit. The "+" represents other sexual identities that are not included in the acronym, such as pansexual and non-binary.
Queer is an umbrella word meant to encompass diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. On the left side of the umbrella's pole in the reverse diagram are L, G, and B standing for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual; these are sexual orientations. Sexual orientation describes sexual and emotional attraction to people of one's alike sex/gender, opposite sex/gender, or multiple sex/gender identities. Sexual orientations include lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, heterosexual, pansexual, and asexual.
On the right side of the umbrella's pole is T which stands for Transgender. Like 'queer,' Transgender is an umbrella term under which various gender diverse identities fall; Trans* with the asterisk is often used to denote the diversity among people who identify as trans. A trans* person is someone whose psychological s
Glossary
This is a list of carefully researched and thoughtfully discussed definitions for key gender and sexuality terms.&#; It is by no means a comprehensive list, but it is a good place for us to start. Identity terms mean very particular things to different individuals.&#; The definitions provided in this document reflect the current general understanding of these terms. We understand that language around sexuality and gender is always transforming and we will review these terms regularly.&#;
If there is a term that you feel should be included here, please allow us know.&#; You can email and/or call the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center at gscc@ or ()
- Getting Started
- Birth-Assigned Sex Terms
- Gender Terms
- Sexuality Terms
- Identity Terms
- Trans Community Terms
- Romantic Identity Terms
- Oppressive
- Legal, Academic, and Legislation Terms
- Historical Terms
- Racial Identity and Racial Justice Terms
To understand LGBTQIA2S+ identities and communities we must first distinguish three important concepts (gender, sex, and sexuality) and speak the version of the acronym we are usin
Promising Practices for LGBTQIA2S+ Communications
&#;Language is a tailor&#;s shop in which nothing quite fits&#; - Rumi
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This style guide was developed by the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center staff team at Michigan State University and is intended to provide information for LGBTQIA2S+ inclusive practices in written exchange to campus partners. These recommendations are based in current and emerging excel practices in the field of LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion.
How to employ this guide
This manual is intended to be used for general guidance rather than concrete rules. Language is always changing. Our &#;Promising Practices&#; documents show the current greater practices for inclusion in communication at the time that they are published. As in all communications, context matters: the ways LGBTQIA2S+ individuals refer to themselves may differ from the recommendations in this mentor and should be respected. As a rule, always mirror the language a person uses for themself.
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Basics of talking about the LGBTQIA2S+ community
When talking about the entirety of the LGBTQIA2S+ c
LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Hub
Data Resources
The obeying resources provide more information about collecting data related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and verbalization (SOGIE) and the results of studies/surveys related to LGBTQIA2S+ children and youth.
Statistics
Data collection
Advocacy
The following resources provide more information about LGBTQIA2S+ state-wide and national advocacy efforts.
- Fair Wisconsin
- An advocacy group protecting LGBTQ civil rights through lobbying, legislative lobbying, grassroots organizing, coalition building and electoral involvement.
- Family Acceptance Project
- A research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.
- GLSEN
- An American education organization functional to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on SOGIE status and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K schools.
- An American education organization functional to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on SOGIE status and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K schools.