Experience-Related Terminology - terms that help explain some aspects of having an identity in that category.ĭiscrimination - differential treatment that favors one individual or group over another based on prejudice.
Identities - descriptions of identities that fall under that section.
General - terms needed to talk about and explain identities.
Sexual Orientation: Here you will find terms that apply to our understanding of sexual orientations (e.g., "Gay").Įach section has subheadings to help you navigate:.
Sex and Gender: Here you will find terms that apply to our understanding of sex and gender.
We have also included basic social justice terminology.
Terms for All Identities: Here you will find terms that can apply to any identity.
"I like all people, I just use bisexual because it's more commonly known and I have to explain it less.") bisexual), but define it differently (i.e.
Ask the individual what that term means for them and their identity - Two people might use the same term (i.e.
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If you see or hear a term not in the glossary: This list is "non-comprehensive" because language within the community is fluid and often changing. Here is a non-comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ terminology that you may come across when interacting with individuals in the community.