What is... ?

What is...? 

Many people tend to claim they understand a lot about LGBT. However, truth be told, a claim is all it is. While the topic of LGBT is heavily discussed in the media, a lot of people are still unaware of certain phrases or words, or even the issues regarding LGBT. 


So, let's start with some basics:


1. What is LGBT?

LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Since its first usage in the 1990s, this term is used as an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identity.


2. What is transgenderism?

Transgender is a general term that describes people whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.

3. What is non-binary?

Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that are not male or female‍. Non-binary identities fall under the transgender umbrella, since non-binary people typically identify with a gender that is different from their assigned sex, though some non-binary individuals do not consider themselves transgender.


4. What is heteronormativity?

Heteronormativity is the assumption that every romantic and sexual relationship is always between one man and one woman. Heteronormativity assumes heterosexuality is the default sexual orientation, and the only normal or natural way to express sexuality and attraction. 


Understanding "Every Body"

    Gender identity is regarding the brain and it refers to a person’s internal sense of identity as female, male, both or neither, regardless of their sex assigned at birth.
    Sexual Orientation is regarding the heart and it refers to a person’s emotional and sexual attraction to other people. It can be fluid and may or may not reflect sexual behaviors. 
    Sex is regarding the sex organ and people are typically assigned at birth. Some people may be assigned intersex, when their reproductive, sexual or genetic biology doesn’t fit the traditional definitions of male or female.
    Gender expression is represented by all three of the mentioned and it's how a person presents their gender. This can include appearance, name, pronoun and social behaviour.



References: 

E. (2019, October 10). The “Every Body.” Teachers | Teaching Sexual Health. https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/resource/gender-identity/


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