LGBT2Q++ Glossary of Terms Terminology is fluid. What is considered helpful to reduce oppression evolves over time. Moreover, people within a group may prefer different terms and it is best to use terms by which individuals self-identify. Gay: A person whose primary attraction is to people of the same gender. The word can refer to men or women, although some women prefer “lesbian.” Used as an umbrella term for the LBGT community. Lesbian: A woman who is emotionally, physically, spiritually and/or sexually attracted to women. Bisexual: A person who is emotionally, physically, spiritually and/or sexually attracted to members of more than one gender, though not necessarily at the same time. Pangender: A person whose gender identity is comprised of all or many gender expressions. Ally: Typically any non-LGBTQ+ person who supports and stands up for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people, though LGBTQ+ people can also be allies, such as a lesbian who is an ally to transgender folks. Trans*/Transgender: An umbrella term used for people whose gender identity is not in harmony with their birth assignment, either wholly or partially, or who experience their gender identity as radically different from what is expected of a “man” or a “woman”. There are many communities that live under this umbrella and there is no single or universal experience of what it means to be trans.
Cisgender: “Same As” Used to describe people whose gender identity is in harmony with the sex assigned to them at birth. Two-Spirit: A cultural and spiritual identity used by some First Nations peoples to describe having both masculine and feminine spirits. It can include people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex. Intersex : A person born with biological and/or physical characteristics that are not easily categorized by medical practitioners as male or female. Intersex people are often assigned as either male or female at birth. Some intersex people identify with their assigned sex, while others do not. For a complete LGBT2Q glossary of terms visit: PrideLondon.ca/Educate
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Supporting London’s LGBTQ2+ Community
Teresa Armstrong MPP London—Fanshawe 519-668-1104 tarmstrong-co@ndp.on.ca
Terence Kernaghan MPP London North Centre 519-432-7339 tkernaghan-co@ndp.on.ca
Peggy Sattler MPP London West 519-657-3120 psattler-co@ndp.on.ca
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Issue 3 • Fall 2019 Page 10
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