LGBTQ
Queer community acronym
LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning), used as an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities: LGBTQ rights, the LGBTQ community.
The acronym has expanded over time—earlier forms include LGB and LGBT, while longer versions add letters for other identities: LGBTQIA+ includes intersex and asexual.
The parade celebrates LGBTQ pride.
Attracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
- queerUnusual or non-normative
nonbinary · pansexual · asexual · genderqueer · genderfluid · intersex · cisgender · homosexual
Resistance through fluid
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- voguingStylized pose-based dancing
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
- StonewallRefuse to answer questions
rainbow flag · queer cinema · queer theory · Harvey Milk · RuPaul · subculture · zine · nightlife
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- solidarityUnity among allies
- allyshipActive support for marginalized
- chosen familyIntentionally formed kinship network
- safe spaceSupportive, threat-free environment
support · advocacy · belonging · fellowship · kinship · network · coalition · collective
Ceremonial public procession
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
liberation · resilience · authenticity · self-expression · affirmation · courage · dignity · freedom
Same legal wedlock for all
- anti-discriminationOpposing unfair differential treatment
- civil unionLegal spousal alternative
- adoption rightsLegal ability to adopt
- conversion therapy banLaw against forced orientation change
bathroom bill · legal recognition · decriminalization · asylum · military service · Title IX · housing rights · healthcare access
gay
Attracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
queer · nonbinary · pansexual · asexual · genderqueer · genderfluid · intersex · cisgender · homosexual · two-spirit
drag
Resistance through fluid
Stonewall · rainbow flag · queer cinema · queer theory · Harvey Milk · RuPaul · subculture · zine · nightlife · pageant
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- solidarityUnity among allies
- allyshipActive support for marginalized
- chosen familyIntentionally formed kinship network
safe space · support · advocacy · belonging · fellowship · kinship · network · coalition · collective · gayborhood
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- visibilityRange of clear sight
empowerment · liberation · resilience · authenticity · self-expression · affirmation · courage · dignity · freedom · self-love
marriage equality
Same legal wedlock for all
- anti-discriminationOpposing unfair differential treatment
- civil unionLegal spousal alternative
- adoption rightsLegal ability to adopt
conversion therapy ban · bathroom bill · legal recognition · decriminalization · asylum · military service · Title IX · housing rights · healthcare access · name change
- sexual identitiesgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
- abbreviationsMr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Jr
- identityidentity, personal identity, self, selfhood, self-expression
- social groupsdemographic groups, community, clan, ethnic groups, age groups
- health educationhealth education, health curriculum, school health, health literacy, health videos
- LGBTQgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
LGBTQcis-het
Non-queer identity shorthand
cishet · heterosexual · straight · heteronormative · cisgender
LGBTQhomophobic
Prejudiced against gay people
transphobic · anti-gay · heteronormativity · heteronormative · traditional values
- LGBTQ communitySexual and gender minorities
- LGBTQ+ communitySexual and gender minorities
- LGBTQ rightsProtections for sexual minorities
- LGBT rightsProtections for sexual minorities
- LGBT symbolsEmblems representing queer communities
- LGBTQ+ rightsProtections for sexual minorities