This is going to be an ever growing list of terms and phrases which one should know
LGBT, LGBTQA
This is an acronym meaning, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender and Queer. Many would not put Trans-gender into this acronym as this is about gender, where as all the other are about sexual orientations. Others may say the same for Queer, as this is an umbrella term to describe those who identify outside societies gender norms of male/female and heterosexual. There are many other letters that are added to this acronym such as P for pansexual, but the most widely known are LGBT or LGBTQ.
Gay
A male person who is, emotionally, physically and/or sexually attracted to males
LGBT, LGBTQA
This is an acronym meaning, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender and Queer. Many would not put Trans-gender into this acronym as this is about gender, where as all the other are about sexual orientations. Others may say the same for Queer, as this is an umbrella term to describe those who identify outside societies gender norms of male/female and heterosexual. There are many other letters that are added to this acronym such as P for pansexual, but the most widely known are LGBT or LGBTQ.
Gay
A male person who is, emotionally, physically and/or sexually attracted to males
Lesbian
A female person who is, emotionally, physically and/or sexually attracted to another female
A female person who is, emotionally, physically and/or sexually attracted to another female
Bisexual
A person who is emotionally, physically and/or sexuality attracted to both males and females.
Transexual
A person who's gender identity does not fit that of their biological birth gender. Usually a transgender person would go on a very long struggle to reassign their bodies to match that of their gender. Some trans-gender people are happy with their bodies and choose to live as they are, however this is rare. Trans-gender is often used as an umbrella term to also describe transsexuals, cross-dressers, genderqueers, drag kings, drags queen, two-spirit people. As some feel that they don't fit into one of the two categories "male" or "female" and this describes to transition between the two, living beyond the gender boundaries.
MTF
This is used to describe a transgender person who was born male and now identifies as female
FTM
This is used to describe a transgender person who was born female and now identifies as male
Transition
A word to describe moving or reassigning ones body through hormones or/and surgery to fit that of a persons true gender.
Pansexual
A person who is emotionally, physically or/and sexuality attracted to everyone. Pansexual people do not distinguish gender. You may call this bisexual but this usually refers to being attracted to males or females whereas pansexual people are attracted to all, such as queers, drags, genderqueer, gender-fluids etc.
Non-gender, gender-fluid, genderqueer
Words that usually describe a person that does not or wishes not to conform to any gender category. People believe that they neither fit into any gender type and wish to be known as neutral.
Transgender
A person who has a long-term discomfort with the feeling that their assigned gender does not fully fit with their identity. Because many only express a discomfort they would usually choose to live life as the opposite sex without hormones and surgery. Once hormones and surgery are assigned one then becomes known as transgender. Many would mix transexuals and transgender people as the same. However transexual is to dress and live as the chosen gender, transgender is to transition (through surgery and hormones) to the true gender
Transvestite/Cross-dressing
Person who would dress in the opposite genders roles for many reasons such as relaxations, fun, sexual gratification etc.
Queer
An umbrella term to describe those who live outside the heterosexual male or female stereotype.
Cisgender
A person whose gender identity and expression is the same as assigned at birth (biological gender)
Coming out
To identify to yourself and others your sexual orientation or gender that one may now identify
A person who is emotionally, physically and/or sexuality attracted to both males and females.
Transexual
A person who's gender identity does not fit that of their biological birth gender. Usually a transgender person would go on a very long struggle to reassign their bodies to match that of their gender. Some trans-gender people are happy with their bodies and choose to live as they are, however this is rare. Trans-gender is often used as an umbrella term to also describe transsexuals, cross-dressers, genderqueers, drag kings, drags queen, two-spirit people. As some feel that they don't fit into one of the two categories "male" or "female" and this describes to transition between the two, living beyond the gender boundaries.
MTF
This is used to describe a transgender person who was born male and now identifies as female
FTM
This is used to describe a transgender person who was born female and now identifies as male
Transition
A word to describe moving or reassigning ones body through hormones or/and surgery to fit that of a persons true gender.
Pansexual
A person who is emotionally, physically or/and sexuality attracted to everyone. Pansexual people do not distinguish gender. You may call this bisexual but this usually refers to being attracted to males or females whereas pansexual people are attracted to all, such as queers, drags, genderqueer, gender-fluids etc.
Non-gender, gender-fluid, genderqueer
Words that usually describe a person that does not or wishes not to conform to any gender category. People believe that they neither fit into any gender type and wish to be known as neutral.
Transgender
A person who has a long-term discomfort with the feeling that their assigned gender does not fully fit with their identity. Because many only express a discomfort they would usually choose to live life as the opposite sex without hormones and surgery. Once hormones and surgery are assigned one then becomes known as transgender. Many would mix transexuals and transgender people as the same. However transexual is to dress and live as the chosen gender, transgender is to transition (through surgery and hormones) to the true gender
Transvestite/Cross-dressing
Person who would dress in the opposite genders roles for many reasons such as relaxations, fun, sexual gratification etc.
Queer
An umbrella term to describe those who live outside the heterosexual male or female stereotype.
Cisgender
A person whose gender identity and expression is the same as assigned at birth (biological gender)
Coming out
To identify to yourself and others your sexual orientation or gender that one may now identify
In the closet
To hide a persons true gender or/and sexual orientation from themselves and mainly the public
To hide a persons true gender or/and sexual orientation from themselves and mainly the public
Outing
To point out to others the gender or sexual orientation of a person who does not wish anyone to know
To point out to others the gender or sexual orientation of a person who does not wish anyone to know
Androgynous
A person who has elements for both masculine and femininity.
Asexual
A person who does not experience any sexual attraction.
two-spirited
A term used to describe those who have qualities or fulfil the roles of both genders. They would be both female and male.
A person who has elements for both masculine and femininity.
Asexual
A person who does not experience any sexual attraction.
two-spirited
A term used to describe those who have qualities or fulfil the roles of both genders. They would be both female and male.
Tomboy
An old term to describe a straight female born that looks and acts like a male. Some times this word would be used to describe a lesbian who dresses like a "boy". This is not to be confused with Drag kings.
Metrosexual
A word to describe a straight male born who has feminine qualities and does not fit into your stereotypical masculinity.
It is important to note that gender identity, biological sex, and sexual orientation are not necessarily linked.
An old term to describe a straight female born that looks and acts like a male. Some times this word would be used to describe a lesbian who dresses like a "boy". This is not to be confused with Drag kings.
Metrosexual
A word to describe a straight male born who has feminine qualities and does not fit into your stereotypical masculinity.
It is important to note that gender identity, biological sex, and sexual orientation are not necessarily linked.
Great to have a list that's easy to understand though I'm sure the Transexual and Transgender terms are mixed up. Transgender is an umbrella term for all kinds of nonbinary expressions and Transexual is when a Transgender person has gone through transition.
ReplyDeleteAnd, seeing as you added Asexuality, you could add the A to LGBTQA (although many believe it to mean Ally..)
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Thank you I shall change this! I've always know these to be this way around, but its always good to be corrected.
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