The Various Identities Under the LGBTQIA+ Umbrella
August 17, 2022
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Identity
August 17, 2022
EXPLORE
Identity
There are many different identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. Some people might identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Others might identify as transgender, genderqueer, or non-binary. Each of these identities is unique and deserves to be respected. Let's explore these identities and how they differ from each other.
Lesbian and gay people are all individuals who experience romantic and/or sexual attraction to people of the same and/or different genders. For example, a lesbian is a woman who is attracted to other women. A gay man is a man who is attracted to other men.
Transgender people are individuals whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, a transgender woman is someone who was assigned male at birth but identifies as a woman. A transgender man is someone who was assigned female at birth but identifies as a man. Genderqueer and non-binary people can also included under the transgender umbrella. These are individuals who do not identify as either male or female. They might identify as both, somewhere in between, or neither.
Many different identities fall under the bisexual category. Some of these identities include bisexuality, pansexuality, omnisexuality, and queer. Each of these identities encompasses different experiences and understandings of attraction and sexuality.
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation that describes people who are attracted to both men and women. For bisexual people, attraction can be to people of any gender. Bisexuality is often misunderstood and can be confused with polyamory or being sexually promiscuous.
Pansexuality is an identity that describes people who are attracted to all genders. People who identify as pansexual may be attracted to men, women, transgender people, nonbinary people, and other genders. Pansexuality is often seen as an umbrella term for all other non-heterosexual orientations.
Omnisexuality is an identity that is similar to pansexuality, but it specifically refers to people who are attracted to all genders as well as those who are not gender binary (ie those who identify as neither male nor female). Omnisexual may also be attracted to intersex people and those with multiple genders.
Queer is an umbrella term for all non-heterosexual orientations. Queer can be used as an identity or as an adjective to describe anything that is non-heteronormative. Queer can be inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Intersex people are those who are born with a mixture of male and female sex characteristics. This can mean that they have both male and female genitalia, or that their external genitalia does not match their internal sex organs. Intersex people are often subjected to forced surgeries to "correct" their bodies to fit into a more socially acceptable gender role. This is a deeply harmful practice, as it can rob intersex people of their ability to express their true gender identity. Intersex people are also frequently subjected to discrimination and abuse, simply for being who they are.
Asexuality is a sexual orientation that describes someone who does not experience sexual attraction. This can be a confusing concept for many people, as the majority of people are taught that sexual attraction is a prerequisite for romantic relationships. However, asexual people do exist and they deserve to be recognized and understood.
Each of these identities is valid. It is important to remember that everyone experiences their gender and sexuality in different ways. There is no correct way to be LGBTQIA+. We hope that this helped to educate and inform you about the different identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
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