INI

LGBTQIA+ - INI

LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive acronym representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, and other sexual orientations and gender identities. This term is used to recognize the diversity within sexual minority communities and to respect the rights and dignity of all individuals. The plus sign indicates the inclusion of other identities not explicitly listed, such as pansexual, non-binary, and gender fluid.

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[item.lesbian]
code=L
slug=lesbian
name=Lesbian
description=A woman who is physically, emotionally, or romantically attracted to other women.
category=Sexual Orientation

[item.gay]
code=G
slug=gay
name=Gay
description=A person who experiences emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to their own gender.
category=Sexual Orientation

[item.bisexual]
code=B
slug=bisexual
name=Bisexual
description=A person whose sexual and affectional orientation is toward people of the same and other genders.
category=Sexual Orientation

[item.transgender]
code=T
slug=transgender
name=Transgender
description=A person whose gender identity does not match the gender they were assigned at birth.
category=Gender Identity

[item.queer-questioning]
code=Q
slug=queer-questioning
name=Queer/Questioning
description=An umbrella term for the sexual minority community, or someone who is still exploring their identity.
category=Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

[item.intersex]
code=I
slug=intersex
name=Intersex
description=Individuals born with anatomical or biological variations that do not fit typical definitions of male or female bodies.
category=Sex Characteristics

[item.asexual-aromantic]
code=A
slug=asexual-aromantic
name=Asexual/Aromantic
description=A person who experiences little to no sexual attraction, or little to no romantic attraction.
category=Sexual Orientation/Romantic Orientation

[item.plus]
code=+
slug=plus
name=Plus (Other Identities)
description=A symbol representing other sexual orientations and gender identities not explicitly included in the acronym.
category=Inclusive Symbol

[item.pansexual]
code=P
slug=pansexual
name=Pansexual
description=A person who has the potential for emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to people of any gender.
category=Sexual Orientation

[item.non-binary]
code=NB
slug=non-binary
name=Non-binary
description=A person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman.
category=Gender Identity

[item.genderqueer]
code=GQ
slug=genderqueer
name=Genderqueer
description=A person who rejects static categories of gender and embraces fluidity of gender identity.
category=Gender Identity

[item.gender-fluid]
code=GF
slug=gender-fluid
name=Gender Fluid
description=A person whose gender identity changes over time or varies depending on circumstances.
category=Gender Identity

[item.two-spirit]
code=2S
slug=two-spirit
name=Two-Spirit
description=A cultural identity among some Indigenous North Americans referring to a person who embodies both masculine and feminine spirits.
category=Cultural Identity

[item.demisexual]
code=D
slug=demisexual
name=Demisexual
description=A person who feels sexual attraction only to people with whom they have an emotional bond.
category=Sexual Orientation

[item.ally]
code=A+
slug=ally
name=Ally
description=A non-LGBTQIA+ person who supports and advocates for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
category=Supporter