🏳️‍🌈 Let’s learn more about Pride-related acronyms and glossary

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June is Pride Month and while we’re all helping Kimmy put together an amazing celebration in Rainbow Reefs we also thought it would be the perfect opportunity to learn more about Pride-related acronyms and glossary. Below you can find a list of common terms that you may or may not already be familiar with. 

LGBT

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender.

LGBTQIA

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and/or Questioning, and Asexual and/or Ally.

LGBTIQA+/LGBTQ+

Adding a “+” to the acronym is an acknowledgment that there are non-cisgender and non-straight identities that are not included in the acronym. This is a shorthand or umbrella term for all people who have a non-normative gender identity or sexual orientation.

Lesbian

This term refers to a woman who is sexually and/or emotionally attracted to other women.

Gay

This term refers to a man who is sexually and/or emotionally attracted to other men.

Bisexual

This term refers to someone who is sexually and/or emotionally attracted to more than one gender.  It refers to someone who is attracted to two or more genders out of the many gender identities.

Transgender

Transgender is used to describe any person who has a gender identity that is different from the gender that they were assigned at birth.

Queer

Queer is often used as an umbrella term referring to anyone who is not straight and not cisgender. Cisgender people are people whose gender identity and expression match the sex they were assigned at birth. Historically the term queer was used as a slur against LGBTQIA people, but in recent years it has been reclaimed by LGBTIQ communities. However, some LGBTIQA people still find the term offensive. Queer is also often used as a broad rejection of labels. In this context, this could be a rejection of any type of label, but most often refers to a rejection of labels for gender and sexual orientation.

Questioning

This term refers to someone who is not sure how they identify. Someone can be questioning their sexual orientation and/or their gender identity.

Intersex

This term refers to people who naturally have biological traits, such as hormonal levels or genitalia, that do not match what is typically identified as male or female. There are many different intersex variations. Being intersex is a naturally occurring trait in humans; it is not pathological. Being intersex is not linked to sexual orientation or gender identity; intersex people can have different sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

Asexual

Often referred to as “Ace”, this is an umbrella term used for individuals who do not experience, or experience a low level, of sexual desire. This identity can include those who are interested in having romantic relationships, and those who are not. People of different sexual orientations and gender identities can be asexual.

Ally

People who identify as cisgender and straight, and believe in social and legal equality for LGBTIQ+ people are allies.

Pansexual

Often referred to as “Pan”, this is a term used to describe a person who is sexually, romantically, and/or emotionally attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identity.

Demisexual

Often referred to as “Demi”, this is a term used to describe someone who can only experience sexual attraction after an emotional bond has been formed. This bond does not have to be romantic in nature.

Non-binary & Genderqueer

These terms are actively debated within the LGBTIQ+ community. Both terms are similar in scope. Non-binary refers to people whose gender identity falls outside of the gender binary (i.e. either male/man or female/woman) and was coined as a descriptive term, used to describe experiences that fall outside of the binary gender model which undergirds much of society. Genderqueer refers to people who have a non-normative or queer gender. Genderqueer is often used to refer to people who reject labels and conformity to specific gender norms. Non-binary tends to be more of an umbrella term, which encompasses genderqueer people, along with other non-binary genders.

Source: https://outrightinternational.org/content/acronyms-explained

So, did you know them all already, or have we taught you something new today? Let us know by commenting below. Happy Pride!

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