Lgbt+ definition
Talking to your kid about LGBT+ and gender identity
Whether or not you or your child is or may be lesbian, gay, multi-attracted or trans, it’s important to speak to them about sexuality and gender identity in a positive way. You might be tempted to shy away from this because you’re confused about the language surrounding it and don’t what to declare. But try not to worry – the most essential thing is to let your infant know that they can talk to you about anything, and that you’ll love and encourage them no matter what.
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What does LGBT+ stand for?
LGBT+ stands for lesbian, queer, bisexual, transgender and more, which includes other identities appreciate non-binary, pansexual and asexual. There are lots of other types of sexuality and sexual orientation – you can find a beneficial list of terms on the Stonewall website.
What is sexual orientation and gender identity?
Sexuality and sexual orientation aren’t the same as gender identity. Sexuality is about who we are physically or emotionally attracted to, whereas gender individuality
We know what LGBT means but here's what LGBTQQIAAP stands for
LGBT+ is an "inclusive" way to illustrate all the different identities in the longer acronym but here's a breakdown of what each of the letters in LGBTQQIAAP mean.
L - lesbian: a woman who is attracted to other women
G - gay: a man who is attracted to other men or broadly people who identify as homosexual
B - bisexual: a person who is attracted to both men and women
T - transgender: a person whose gender identity is different from the sex the doctor put down on their birth certificate
Q - queer: originally used as a hate legal title, some people want to reclaim the word, while others find it repulsive. It can be a political statement, suggest that someone doesn't want to identify with "binaries" (e.g. male v female, queer v straight) or that they don't want to label themselves only by their sexual activity
Q - questioning: a person who is still exploring their sexuality or gender identity
I - intersex: a person whose body is not definitively male or female. This may be becaus
A total of approx. % of the population identify as gay, bisexual or asexual or hold a different sexual orientation. The group contains an equal number of men and women. There is a slight overrepresentation of women in the group of persons who identify as attracted to both genders and a slight overrepresentation of men in the group of persons who identify as homosexual.
Young people are overrepresented in the group of persons who spot as LGBT+. Read more here: LGBT+ – Who and where?
Some people experience no or a depressed level of sexual attraction. People who identify as asexual undertake not necessarily lead a celibate life. Some consider asexuality a sexual orientation; others consider it a spectrum.
International surveys suggest that up to 1 % of the population are asexual. Because it is such a petite, invisible group, there are no Danish surveys of the living conditions of asexual persons. Therefore, the LGBT+ Barometer does not contain figures for asexual persons as a separate group.
Sexual orientation can both be a matter of identity, experience and/or attraction.
Even though just
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, altering and often mean alternative things to different people. They are provided below as a starting signal for discussion and kind. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the initial s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help provide 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 illustrate their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a word 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