Most groups and cultures have their own vocabulary, and the GLBT community is no exception. Here are some terms you might come across.
1. Slang Words For Sexual Orientation
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If you talk about sexual orientations, there is the "proper" terminology, and then there is slang. For example, you can be "homosexual" or "queer" or "gay," a "lesbian" or a "dyke," "heterosexual" or "straight." But not everyone agrees on which slang terms are acceptable. While most people are comfortable using the term gay, words like queer, or dyke can be a different story. That’s because both those terms were originally used as insults.
2. Transgender Terminology
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There's a lot of transgender terminology out there, and like gender, language can be fluid. In some circles a term might mean one thing, while in others it might mean something different altogether. Even so, having a general understanding of the language used to discuss transgender life can be a really important step in becoming a more inclusive society.
3. GLBT Terminology: Why Some Phrases are Better to Use Than Others
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When it comes to GLBT terminology there are better and worse phrases to use, and people may use a term that others find offensive without realizing that the term they chose was problematic.
4. Common Words Related to Gender & Sexual Orientation
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Have you ever wondered what homophobia actually means? Or maybe you are unclear about the difference between the word gender and the word sex. If so, you've come to the right place to find out.
