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LGBTQ2S+ Inclusive Language
Lauren Sundstrom is a feminist, trans advocate, writer, model and learner in Vancouver. She believes in the power of language to transform population. She wrote this piece for us because we believe that this group and industry could boon from more information about inclusive language.
Inclusivity is more than something one needs to pay lip service to. It’s a life-long practice. It’s something that one needs to thread into one’s everyday life.
For far too long, queer people acquire been marginalized, pushed to the sidelines, silenced and ignored. Isn’t it day that changed?
Perhaps you crave to support queer folks, but you aren’t sure how. Heck, it’s rigid enough getting the terminology correct. Pronouns? Cisgender? Gender Non-Conforming? What does it all mean? How can you be supportive of a community you appreciate when the basics of queer language eludes you? Not to worry, this is where I approach in.
Incoming is a list of words and phrases you can add to your (hopefully) ever-growing lexicon of inclusive language. It’s and there’s no longer an excuse to not know these terms &#; even young celebrities favor Kaia Gerber are posting on Instagram ab
Glossary of Terms
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or statement because it feels taboo, or because they’re anxious of saying the incorrect thing.
This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to help make conversations easier and more easy . LGBTQ+ people use a variety of terms to identify themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always listen for and respect a person’s self identified terminology.
Ally | A word used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as well as those within the Queer community who support each other (e.g., a queer woman who is an ally to the bisexual community).
Asexual | Often called “ace” for short, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual action with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may life no, little or conditional sexual attraction.
Biphobia | The fear and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who love and are sexually attracted to more than one gender.
Bisexual | A person emotion
LGBTQIA2S+: What Does It All Mean?
As we celebrate Celebration in , we would be remiss to omit the historical context in which we celebrate and provide allyship to LGBTQIA2S+ communities and those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.
June 28, was a pivotal show in history for LGBTQIA2S+ in North America. Premature in the morning police raided the Stonewall Inn - a safe haven for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community (notably homeless gay youth) in Manhattan. This raid escalated with patrons of Stonewall clashing with the police and six days of demonstrations. A similar event in Canada, the Toronto Bathhouse Raids, occurred February 5, in four bath houses in downtown Toronto leading to the arrest of over men (many of those arrested were found to be innocent). Public outcry over the treatment of LGBTQIA2S+ community members versus their counterparts in intimate clubs and heterosexual bath houses was prominent in demonstrations, participants describing police brutality and violation of civil liberties as steady and discriminatory. In July the Civil Marriage Act was given royal assent and legalized same sex marriage federally in Canada - just about 16 years ago.
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2SLGBTQIA+ terminology is continuously evolving. As a result, it is important to note that this list is not an exhaustive list and these definitions are a starting point to understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and issues. Different 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities may have broader or more specific understandings of these terms.
2SLGBTQIA+: An acronym for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Queer , Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other people in the rainbow community.
AFAB /AMAB: Short for “assigned female at birth” and “assigned male at birth,” or usually based on the appearance of a person’s genitals when they are born. These terms are preferable to inaccurate statements like saying someone is “biologically female” or “used to be a man.”
AGENDER: A person who feels that they undertake not have a gender identity or that their gender identity is neutral.
ALLY: Someone who fights alongside a marginalized identity group but who does not participate that same identity. They believe in the dignity of and respect for all people and are willing to stand up in that role. For example, someone who identifies as heterosexual could be an ally for the 2SLG
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