WEB LGBTQIA2S Stands for More Than You Think
What Does LGBTQIA2S Stand For?
WEB Rosalie Cotman | 19052023 | 1 Minute, 27 Seconds Read
The acronym LGBTQIA2S stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit.
As language continues to grow as societies progress and understand more, definitions and acceptable terms may change to ensure a world of inclusivity.
What Does Each Letter Mean?
A lesbian is a woman/woman-aligned person who is attracted to only people of the same sex. A gay person is a man/man-aligned person who is attracted to only people of the same sex. A bisexual person is attracted to people of all genders. A transgender person is someone whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. A questioning person is someone who is exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation. An intersex person is someone who is born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit the typical definitions of male or female. An asexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. A two-spirit person is a Native American person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit.
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