Lgbt umbrella

What does it denote when we use the terms queer and pansexual – and what does the "plus" mean in LGBTQIA+?

The Drum asked three people about their identity and why it is vital to them.

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Defying gender norms and social expectations

Kathleen Ebbs is courted by enormous brands keen for them to be part of their queer campaign strategies — and, just as we prepare for the interview, another package of promotional merchandise arrives at their door.

The year-old is a queer artist, writer, thespian and content creator in Sydney – some narrate them as an influencer.

But Kathleen is conscious of who they support and the lure of the "pink dollar".

Kathleen recognised they were gay from a very young age but only "came out" four years ago.

Being around other queer people "from all other letters of the alphabet", Kathleen started to understand more about their identity.

"I think I had been in the confinements of my own body for so long," they said.

"When I eventually took those steps to hug who I was, be part of the society and just let myself be who I am, it cracke

LGBTQ Umbrella

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Materials

• Facilitator guide and participant handouts

Facilitator Framing

• This is the most lecture-heavy part of Protected Zone curriculum. If you are going to utilize the sample lectures grant it a read a few times before doing it so that you can know the flow and general sense of it before facilitating.

Goals & Learning Outcomes

• Participants will be able to comprehend that there is a difference between gender and sexuality.
• Participants will be able to identify the difference between the L, G, B, Q, and the T of LGBTQ.

Process Steps

1. Frame the exercise. For example, “We are going to move now from talking about vocab to talking about some frameworks and ways to make sense of a lot of that vocabulary. First we are going to start with the LGBTQ umbrella handout. This handout helps us create some sense of the LGBTQ acronym.”  

1. Quickly clarify the letters, the plan of the queer umbrella, and the distinction between sexualities and genders. You can do this by reading the handout aloud, or using the example lecture below.
2. Wrap-up the activity.

LGBTQ Umbrella Example Lecture

If you

Glossary of Terms

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

This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to help make conversations easier and more content. 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 Gay community who support each other (e.g., a dyke 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 outing with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may exposure 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

The language and terminology folks use to describe their experiences of gender and sexual orientation is ever-evolving and the same word might have different meanings for different people. However, here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms. Have questions or yearn to learn more? Wondering what all of those letters mean? Here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms.

Ally – An ally is an individual who speaks out and stands up for a person or group that is targeted and discriminated against. An ally works to end oppression by supporting and advocating for people who are stigmatized, discriminated against or treated unfairly. For the lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) communities, an ally is any person who supports and stands up for the rights of Queer people.

Asexual – A person who does not experience sexual attraction; they may or may not experience sentimental, physical, or romantic attraction. Asexuality differs from celibacy in that it is a sexual orientation, not a choice.

Assigned at Birth – Commonly utilized by transgender individuals, the term illustrates that the individual’s sex (and subsequently gender in early

LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary

GLOSSARY

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

These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help offer others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they express when they use a term, especially when they use it to explain their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a phrase 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 significant to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppression