Gender: The social constructions that we attribute to persons depending on their sex features. Sex: The designation given to you at birth is based on your anatomical traits, chromosomes, and hormone levels. Speaking of intersex, this is a person who is born with sex traits such as genitals or chromosomes that do not meet the traditional classifications of male or female. Intersex is represented by the letter I and asexual/aromantic/gender is represented by the letter A. You may also come across the terms LGBT+, LGBT*, LGBTx, or LGBTQIA. LGBTQ: An abbreviation for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.” Some people use the Q to represent “questioning,” which refers to persons who are unsure of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Also, you must try to play this What LGBTQ Are You Quiz. But be careful not to place the responsibility of your education on others when there is a vast world of options available.
If you’re perplexed by a term and believe you can approach someone you care about in the LGBTQ community to help you understand it, go ahead and do so.
This is by no means an entire list, and because these concepts are so personal, they are likely to imply various things to different people.
