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[tex]\boxed{\sf\green{✓}}[/tex] The [tex]\bold{\red{LGBTQIA+}}[/tex] community is a diverse group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual identities.
ACRONYMS
[tex]\bold{\red{Lesbian}}[/tex]: A woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women.
[tex]\bold{\red{Gay}}[/tex]: A person whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attractions are to people of the same gender.
[tex]\bold{\red{Bisexual}}[/tex]: A person who can form enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attractions to those of the same gender or more than one gender.
[tex]\bold{\red{Transgender}}[/tex]: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.
[tex]\bold{\red{Queer}}[/tex]: An adjective used by some people whose sexual orientation is not exclusively heterosexual or straight.
[tex]\bold{\red{Questioning}}[/tex]: Someone who is questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
[tex]\bold{\red{Intersex}}[/tex]: A person with one or more innate sex characteristics, including genitals, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomes, that fall outside of traditional conceptions of male or female bodies.
[tex]\bold{\red{Asexual}}[/tex]: A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
[tex]\bold{\red{Plus~(+)}}[/tex]: The term used to signify all of the gender identities and sexual orientations that letters and words cannot yet fully describe.
The [tex]\bold{\red{LGBTQIA+}}[/tex] community is characterized by a shared experience of prejudice, discrimination, and disrespect, and they often face marginalization across society.
- The community is diverse in political affiliation and includes various groups such as gay villages, LGBT rights organizations, LGBT employee groups, LGBT student groups, and LGBT-affirming religious groups.
KEYPOINTS
[tex]\bold{\red{Inclusivity}}[/tex]: The acronym is often expanded to include additional identities, such as pansexual, agender, demisexual, and many others.
[tex]\bold{\red{Regional~Variations}}[/tex]: Different regions may use different acronyms, such as LGBTQ2 in Canada, which includes the term "Two-spirit."
[tex]\bold{\red{Community~Building}}[/tex]: Social media platforms play a key role in identity creation and self-presentation, allowing for community building and anonymity.
[tex]\bold{\red{Challenges}}[/tex]: The community faces challenges such as discrimination, poor treatment, homelessness, and domestic abuse, particularly among black, Asian, and minority ethnic LGBT people.
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
ׂ╰┈➤ "A Queer History of the United States" by Micheal Bronski
ׂ╰┈➤ "Transgender History" by Susan Stryker
ׂ╰┈➤ "Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture" by Amelia Abraham
ׂ╰┈➤ "The Queens English" by Chloe Davis
ׂ╰┈➤ "Redefining Realness" by Janet Mock
HOMEWORKS FOR YOU
❏ Practice Saying the Acronym: Get comfortable with the usage of the acronym by practicing it out loud.
❏ Engage with Queer-Centered History and Culture: Read books and engage with queer-centered history and culture to deepen your understanding of the community.
Happy Pride Month!
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