Gay men lesbian women and bisexual and transgender individuals are

REPORT ORGANIZATION

This report is organized into seven chapters. Chapter 2 provides context for understanding LGBT health status by defining sexual orientation and gender culture, highlighting historical events that are pertinent to LGBT health, providing a demographic overview of LGBT people in the United States, examining barriers to their care, and using the example of HIV/AIDS to illustrate some important themes. Chapter 3 addresses the topic of conducting explore on the health of LGBT people. Specifically, it reviews the major challenges associated with the behavior of research with LGBT populations, presents some commonly used research methods, provides information about available numbers sources, and comments on best practices for conducting research on the health of LGBT people.

As noted, in preparing this announce, the committee found it helpful to discuss health issues within a life-course framework. Chapters 4, 5, and 6 review, respectively, what is known about the current health status of LGBT populations through the life course, divided into childhood/adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. Each of these chapters addresses the fo

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. 

Are we missing a term or is a definition outdated? Email press@glaad.org

*NOTE:  Seek people what terms they use to describe their sexual orientation, gender persona and gender phrase 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, queer , 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 this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accuratel

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 switching 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@msu.edu or (517) 353-9520.

1. Getting Started
2. Birth-Assigned Sex Terms
3. Gender Terms
4. Sexuality Terms
5. Identity Terms
6. Trans Community Terms
7. Romantic Identity Terms
8. Oppressive
9. Legal, Academic, and Legislation Terms
10. Historical Terms
11. Racial Identity and Racial Justice Terms

To understand LGBTQIA2S+ identities and communities we must first distinguish three important concepts (gender, sex, and sexuality) and debate the version of the acronym we are using on this website and in our educational programs and resources. 

LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary

GLOSSARY

The terms and definitions below are always evolving, transforming and often mean unlike things to different people. They are provided below as a starting gesture for discussion and empathetic. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the in advance 2000s.

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 denote when they use a term, especially when they use it to narrate 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. These terms are crucial to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppress

Glossary of Terms

Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re terrified of saying the wrong thing. 

This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to assist make conversations easier and more content. LGBTQ+ people apply a variety of terms to distinguish themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always attend for and respect a person’s self identified terminology.

Ally | A term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of Gay people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as good as those within the LGBTQ+ collective who support each other (e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community).

Asexual | Often called “ace” for quick , asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual outing with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may encounter no, little or conditional sexual attraction.

Biphobia | The dread and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who care and are sexually attracted to more than one gender.

Bisexual | A person emotiona