The LGBTQ meang has evolved over time. LGBT stands for lbian, gay, bisexual, and transgenr, but what do the Q, I and A stand for? Here's a history of all the terms ed the LGBTQ muny.
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10 ANTI-GAY MYTHS DEBUNKED
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Queer: Once nsired a meang slur for beg gay, “queer” is beg reclaimed by some as a self-affirmg umbrella term, pecially among those who nsir other labels rtrictive. Lbian: A noun and an adjective for women who are attracted to other women, although some women prefer to be lled gay or queer – ’s always bt to ask!
There is no nsens among scientists about the exact reasons that an dividual velops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lbian orientatn. The e of this phrase munit or perpetuat the prevailg societal view that beg gay is ls sirable and/or that you may not be supportive of LGBTIQA+ people. Ever sce born-aga sger and orange juice pchwoman Ana Bryant helped kick off the ntemporary anti-gay movement some 40 years ago, hard-le elements of the relig right have been searchg for ways to monize gay people — or, at a mimum, to fd arguments that will prevent their normalizatn society.