Words to describe the spectrums of gender and sexuality and the experiences of being LGBTQ are ever evolving.
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LGBTQ+ Glossary: Terms you should know when discussing gender and sexuality
Sexuality, gender, and gender expression all have their own terms and definitions — the LGBTQ+ community is nuanced and intricate, which makes using inclusive language even more important. To help foster more inclusive spaces and begin meaningful conversations, Insider has put together a list of terms on gender and sexuality to best describe everything under the LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Gender Identity & Sexuality
As more people in the US begin to openly identify as transgender, non-binary, and/or queer, conversations around gender, gender presentation, and sexuality are opening up.
In the US, 5.6% of adults identify as LGBTQ+, but the issues they face vary
The Trevor Project found that the pandemic in 2020 made the living situation for 80% of LGBTQ youth more stressful, leading to mental health issues.
LGBTQ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than heterosexual youth.
There are surgeries like top and bottom, which can cost over $50,000 each, hair removal, which costs hundreds of dollars a month, and a slew of other expenses that most Americans never have to think about.
Referring to someone as "biologically" female or male can be invalidating to a trans person's gender identity.
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