Gay woman meaning
List of LGBTQ+ terms
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Abro (sexual and romantic)
A word used to explain people who have a fluid sexual and/or intimate orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time.
Ace
An umbrella term used specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as well as those who identify as demisexual and grey-sexual. Ace people who experience affectionate attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also employ terms such as queer , bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their idealistic or sexual attraction.
Ace and aro/ace and aro spectrum
Umbrella terms used to narrate the wide group of people who experience a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of passionate and/or sexual attraction, including a lack of attraction. People who identify under these umbrella terms may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including, but not limited to, asexual, ace, aromantic, aro, demi, grey, and abro. People may also use terms such as gay,
Glossary of Terms
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or utterance because it feels taboo, or because they’re scared of saying the improper 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 legal title used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as well as those within the Diverse community who support each other (e.g., a sapphic 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 trial 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 | These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help deliver 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 narrate their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a designation 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 essential to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppress Many educators are unsure how to respond when a student asks you what does same-sex attracted mean. It is beat to try to retort than to respond with silence or evade the question. Practice different responses with colleagues, just as you practice other things that you want to study. Figure out what you feel comfortable saying. Responses will vary by age and developmental stage of the student. Your comfort in answering these questions will set a welcoming tone in your class and school community. An answer can be as simple as: “‘Gay’ means two people of the same gender who like each other – two women or two men.” Try to answer the question honestly without overloading a student with facts. Throughout elementary school a student’s ability to realize what “gay” means and what your explanation means may increase with development. A discussion with elementary-age students about the meanings of “gay” or “lesbian” is a discussion about adore and relationships. You can just clarify that people love each other in different ways. Some women love and w .
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, switching and often mean distinct things to different people. They are provided below as a starting indicate for discussion and knowledge. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the prior 2000s.
What Does "Gay" Mean?
There is not one right answer
Keep it simple
Focus on love and relationships