attitudes toward sexual desire, activity and relationships in general. All cultures have their own values regarding appropriate and inappropriate sexuality; some sanction same-sex love and sexuality, while others disapprove of.
The Pew Research Center's 2007 Global Attitudes Survey found that "people in Africa and the Middle East strongly object to societal acceptance of homosexuality. But there is far greater tolerance for homosexuality in major Latin American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil.
Opinion in Europe is split between West and East. Majorities in every Western European nation surveyed say homosexuality should be accepted by society, while most Russians, Poles and Ukrainians disagree. Americans are divided – a thin plurality (49%) believes homosexuality should be accepted, while 41% disagree.
For example, studies (mainly conducted in the United States) have found that heterosexuals with positive attitudes towards homosexuality are more likely to be female, white, young, non-religious, well-educated, politically liberal or moderate, and have close personal contact with "out" homosexuals. They are also more likely to have positive attitudes towards other minority groups and are less likely to support traditional gender roles. Several studies have also suggested that heterosexual males exhibit slightly more negative attitudes toward gay men than toward lesbians, and some (but not all) have found that heterosexual females exhibit slightly more negative attitudes toward lesbians than toward gay men.
In the United States, African-Americans are generally less tolerant of homosexuality than white Americans.
Israelis were found to be the most accepting of homosexuality among Middle Eastern nations, the Pew Global Attitudes Project found, and Israeli laws and culture reflects that.
LAW:
Homosexual acts between consenting adults are known to be illegal in about 70 out of the 195 countries of the world; in 40 of these, only male-male sex is outlawed. In Saudi Arabia, the maximum punishment for homosexuality is public execution. However the government will use other punishments - e.g., fines, jail time, and whipping.
several countries impose the death penalty for homosexual acts, as per the application of Koranic Sharia law. As of 2006, these include Mauritania, Sudan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Ara Emirates, Yemen, Pakistan, the parts of Chechnya under Sharia, and some Islamist dominated regions within Nigeria and Somalia.
Homosexual sex acts may be illegal, especially under sodomy laws, and where they are legal, the age of consent often differs from country to country. In some cases, homosexuals are prosecuted under vaguely-worded "public decency" or morality laws. Some countries have special laws preventing certain public expressions of homosexuality, such as Britain's Section 28 (now repealed). Nations or subnational entities may have anti-discrimination legislation in place to protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the workplace, housing, health services and education. Some give exemptions, allowing employers to discriminate if they are a religious organisation, or if the employee works with children.
Legal recognition of same-sex relationships also varies greatly. Legal privileges pertaining to different-sex relationships that may be extended to same-sex couples include parenting, adoption and access to reproductive technologies; immigration; spousal benefits for employees such as pensions, health funds and other services; family leave; medical rights, including hospital visitation, notification and power of attorney; inheritance when a partner dies without leaving a will; and social security and tax benefits. Same-sex couples without legal recognition may also lack access to domestic violence services, as well as mediation and arbitration over custody and property when relationships end. Some regions have laws specifically excluding same-sex couples from particular rights such as adoption.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Two-Spirit
The term "two-spirit" usually implies a masculine spirit and a feminine spirit living in the same body and was coined in 1990 by contemporary gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Native Americans to describe themselves and the traditional roles they are reclaiming.
Sike-A-Dyke
An Urban slang term for 'straight' or heterosexual females when are intimately involved with people of the opposite sex, and label themselves as homosexual, in an act to trap an actual lesbian or bi-sexual.
Some may say Sike-A-Dykes are deceiving woman who pretend to be homosexual for the fun of it, or trend.
Some may say Sike-A-Dykes are deceiving woman who pretend to be homosexual for the fun of it, or trend.
Bi-Sexual Erasure
Bisexual erasure may stem from a belief that bisexual people do not deserve equal status or inclusion within gay and lesbian communities. This can take the form of omitting the word bisexual in the name of an organization or event that serves the whole LGBT community.
Homosexual people who engage in bisexual erasure may claim that bisexuals are actually closeted gay people who wish to appear heterosexual, or conversely that bisexuals are simply heterosexuals who are "experimenting" with their sexuality.
Homosexual people who engage in bisexual erasure may claim that bisexuals are actually closeted gay people who wish to appear heterosexual, or conversely that bisexuals are simply heterosexuals who are "experimenting" with their sexuality.
Bi-Sexual Chic
is a phrase sometimes used to describe the public acknowledgment of bisexuality among various segments of society. In some cases the phrase can be considered pejorative, when used to trivialize or dismiss genuine feelings of same-sex attraction, especially if those expressing these thoughts continue to exhibit otherwise hetero-normative behaviors.
One usage of the phrase describes increased public interest in bisexuality, or increased social acceptance of bisexuality. This usage is usually associated with a celebrity coming out as bisexual or being labeled as bisexual, or with a high-profile reference to bisexuality in popular culture media, like a cover article of a magazine.
In 2003, Britney Spears staged a kiss with Madonna (who also kissed Christina Aguilera in the same performance) on an MTV Video Music Awards performance that would continue to fuel bisexual chic, and at the time many news and tabloid outsources referred to it as "lesbian chic", since it was clear from her impending marriage to Kevin Federline that Spears was certainly not a monosexual lesbian. The kiss is seen as a publicity stunt but helped to fuel the ever-growing trend. In November 2006, Paris Hilton appeared in public with her hand on Spears' left breast.
The 2008 song "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry received Billboard Top 40 success, having overtly bicurious tones.
According to surveys by the CDC, a larger number of female college and high school students are experimenting with other women than ever before and, in a surprising twist, actually report being encouraged to do so by pop culture for the first time. Whether or not this change in popular culture is longstanding or, indeed, a simple trend, remains to be seen
One usage of the phrase describes increased public interest in bisexuality, or increased social acceptance of bisexuality. This usage is usually associated with a celebrity coming out as bisexual or being labeled as bisexual, or with a high-profile reference to bisexuality in popular culture media, like a cover article of a magazine.
In 2003, Britney Spears staged a kiss with Madonna (who also kissed Christina Aguilera in the same performance) on an MTV Video Music Awards performance that would continue to fuel bisexual chic, and at the time many news and tabloid outsources referred to it as "lesbian chic", since it was clear from her impending marriage to Kevin Federline that Spears was certainly not a monosexual lesbian. The kiss is seen as a publicity stunt but helped to fuel the ever-growing trend. In November 2006, Paris Hilton appeared in public with her hand on Spears' left breast.
The 2008 song "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry received Billboard Top 40 success, having overtly bicurious tones.
According to surveys by the CDC, a larger number of female college and high school students are experimenting with other women than ever before and, in a surprising twist, actually report being encouraged to do so by pop culture for the first time. Whether or not this change in popular culture is longstanding or, indeed, a simple trend, remains to be seen
Lesbian Until Graduation
The slang terms lesbian until graduation (LUG), gay until graduation (GUG), or bisexual until graduation (BUG), are terms used to describe women primarily of high-school or college age, who are assumed to be experimenting with or adopting a temporary lesbian or bisexual identity.
The term suggests that the woman to whom it is applied will ultimately adopt a strictly heterosexual identity. Some members of the lesbian community use this term to disparage bisexual women.
The term suggests that the woman to whom it is applied will ultimately adopt a strictly heterosexual identity. Some members of the lesbian community use this term to disparage bisexual women.
Swinging
is "non-monogamous sexual activity, treated much like any other social activity, that can be experienced as a couple.
The media dubbed the phenomenon wife-swapping.
The media dubbed the phenomenon wife-swapping.
Three-Way
Also known as a Threesome is a form of group sex involving three people of any gender combination.
Some people have made the argument that if the act does not involve sexual involvement between all three members that it is not a threesome at all and could be more accurately called a double team. This would be when two members of the threesome engage with one person but not actually with each other.
Types:
Group Sex- is when sexual intercourse and/or anal sex are performed on the woman/man by two men in a double penetration. Another form of threesome is when a man/man is given either intercourse and/or anal sex by one man (doggie style), while he gives the second man oral sex. Yet another example is a woman and woman perform vaginal sex (using a strap) from behind or reverse cowgirl, while a third person performs oral sex on the woman (clitoris)
Ménage à trois- The term threesome should not be confused with the term ménage à trois, although both activities involve sex among three people.
Triad- It is most commonly used to describe a love relationship between three people where it can either take the form of a triangle (in which all three people have a love relationship with the other two) or a "V" (in which two people independently have a love relationship with a third). Typically this type of relationship is a form of an open relationship in which the couple seeks to incorporate a third person equally into their relationship. It is a kind of polyamorous relationship.
Some people have made the argument that if the act does not involve sexual involvement between all three members that it is not a threesome at all and could be more accurately called a double team. This would be when two members of the threesome engage with one person but not actually with each other.
Types:
Group Sex- is when sexual intercourse and/or anal sex are performed on the woman/man by two men in a double penetration. Another form of threesome is when a man/man is given either intercourse and/or anal sex by one man (doggie style), while he gives the second man oral sex. Yet another example is a woman and woman perform vaginal sex (using a strap) from behind or reverse cowgirl, while a third person performs oral sex on the woman (clitoris)
Ménage à trois- The term threesome should not be confused with the term ménage à trois, although both activities involve sex among three people.
Triad- It is most commonly used to describe a love relationship between three people where it can either take the form of a triangle (in which all three people have a love relationship with the other two) or a "V" (in which two people independently have a love relationship with a third). Typically this type of relationship is a form of an open relationship in which the couple seeks to incorporate a third person equally into their relationship. It is a kind of polyamorous relationship.
Bi-Curious
is a term used to refer to someone who does not identify as bisexual or homosexual but feels or shows some curiosity in a relationship or sexual activity with someone of the same sex. The term can also apply to a person who generally identifies as homosexual but feels or shows some interest in having a relationship with someone of the opposite sex. The terms homoflexible and heteroflexible are also applied to bicuriosity.
bi-curious implies that the individual has had no sexual experience—or very little—of that sort, but may continue to self-identify as bi-curious if they do not feel they have adequately explored these feelings, or if they do not wish to identify as bisexual.
bi-curious implies that the individual has had no sexual experience—or very little—of that sort, but may continue to self-identify as bi-curious if they do not feel they have adequately explored these feelings, or if they do not wish to identify as bisexual.
Questioning (sexuality and gender)
is a term that can refer to a person who is questioning their gender, sexual identity or sexual orientation. People who are questioning may be unsure of their sexuality, or still exploring their feelings.
The letter Q is sometimes added to the end of the acronym LGBT; the Q can refer to either queer, questioning, or questionable. Some LGBT university student groups include the term "questioning" in their literature.
The letter Q is sometimes added to the end of the acronym LGBT; the Q can refer to either queer, questioning, or questionable. Some LGBT university student groups include the term "questioning" in their literature.
Drag Queen
noun
is a person, usually a man, who dresses, and usually acts, like a woman often for the purpose of entertaining or performing. Although many drag queens are presumed to be gay men or transgender people, there are drag artists of all genders and sexualities who do drag for various reasons.
drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics for comic, dramatic, satirical effect or lip-syncing.
is a person, usually a man, who dresses, and usually acts, like a woman often for the purpose of entertaining or performing. Although many drag queens are presumed to be gay men or transgender people, there are drag artists of all genders and sexualities who do drag for various reasons.
drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics for comic, dramatic, satirical effect or lip-syncing.
Down-Low
is a term that refers generically to keeping something private. Use of "Down-low" to refer to closeted homosexuality evolved with men or women (as in "keep it on the down-low").
More recently it has been used to describe the behavior of men who have sex with other men, as well as with women, but who do not identify as gay or bisexual. The term has its origins in African American slang but such behavior is not exclusive to that group. The term was popularized in the late 1990s and after by a series of mainstream media reports emphasizing the danger of such men transmitting AIDS to their unsuspecting female partners.
The Film "BrokeBack Mountain" protrays gay man pretending to be straight.
More recently it has been used to describe the behavior of men who have sex with other men, as well as with women, but who do not identify as gay or bisexual. The term has its origins in African American slang but such behavior is not exclusive to that group. The term was popularized in the late 1990s and after by a series of mainstream media reports emphasizing the danger of such men transmitting AIDS to their unsuspecting female partners.
The Film "BrokeBack Mountain" protrays gay man pretending to be straight.
In The Closet
Closeted or "In the closet" are phrases generally referring to undisclosed sexual behavior, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Calling someone a closet case is generally meant to be disparaging, and usually refers to someone who seems to go lengths to prove or assert his masculinity.
Calling someone a closet case is generally meant to be disparaging, and usually refers to someone who seems to go lengths to prove or assert his masculinity.
U-Haul Lesbian
What does a lesbian bring on the second date? A U-Haul
this joke suggests that lesbians move in together after only a short period of time. The reference to a "U-Haul" in the gay community has been considered one of the touchstones of sexual identity.
symbolizes the habits of lesbians to form intense emotional connection and the urge to merge.
Despite the appearance that lesbians do not have difficulties committing to relationships, some experts believe that this behavior is not healthy. They argue that the short dating span virtually eliminates serious discussion on many relationship issues, including sexual compatibility, prior to moving in which can make itself manifest in various problems down the road
this joke suggests that lesbians move in together after only a short period of time. The reference to a "U-Haul" in the gay community has been considered one of the touchstones of sexual identity.
symbolizes the habits of lesbians to form intense emotional connection and the urge to merge.
Despite the appearance that lesbians do not have difficulties committing to relationships, some experts believe that this behavior is not healthy. They argue that the short dating span virtually eliminates serious discussion on many relationship issues, including sexual compatibility, prior to moving in which can make itself manifest in various problems down the road
LGBT Stereotypes
are conventional, formulaic generalizations, opinions, or images about persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Stereotypes may be learned through personal experience or indirect means; parents, teachers, peers or the mass media, though lack of first hand experience tends to lead to more reliance on stereotypes.
[2] Negative stereotyping is often a result of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Positive stereotypes, or 'countertypes,' also exist but may be no less harmful, as they are still oversimplified views of the group being stereotyped.
"The Flaming Queen is a characterization that melds flamboyancy and effeminacy, making it almost the stock gay male character in Hollywood."
Skinny Jeans and Guyliner are common stereotypes of male homosexuality.
In addition to being called effeminate, gay men are also identified with a lisp and/or a female-like tone and lilt.
mainstream shows such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. The "Queer Eye" countertype has been criticized for its use of stereotypes to create a false impression of groundbreaking progress while simply reinforcing old, patronizing identity scripts and convenient generalizations with questionable validity.
A prevalent stereotype about gay men is that they are promiscuous and are either unwilling or unable to have enduring or long-term relationships. However, several surveys of gay men in the United States have shown that between 40 percent and 60 percent are involved in a steady relationship. Research also suggests that a slightly higher proportion of lesbians than gay men may be in steady relationships.
A 2007 study reported that two large population surveys found "the majority of gay men had similar numbers of unprotected sexual partners annually as straight men and women."
Stereotypes of Lesbianism:
Lesbians are most often seen falling into three types: butch/stud, femme or lipstick lesbians. They are also stereotyped as being interested in traditionally masculine occupations, such as construction, the military, law enforcement, basketball or softball, or truck driving. Feminists are often portrayed as lesbians due to their perceived misandry, and as a result lesbians are often stereotyped as "man-haters" or radical feminists.
Stereotypes of bisexuality:
Bisexuals are commonly stereotyped as promiscuous and deceitful, or bisexuality may be seen as a temporary condition when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. They may be seen as being gays who are either in denial or lying about their sexual orientation. Conversely, some claim that everyone is bisexual, thus dismissing bisexuality, heterosexuality and homosexuality as distinct sexual orientations.
Stereotypes of transgender:
Transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of people with more specific identities: transsexual people, cross-dressers, drag queens, drag kings, masculine women, and feminine men. In a broad sense, the term "transgender" includes all people who fall outside of gender stereotypes. The beliefs that transgendered people are all prostitutes and caricatures of men and women are common misconceptions.
Transsexual women are often said to be tall and transsexual men short. While many MTFs and FTMs conform to this stereotype, it is by no means universal.
Transvestites are often assumed to be homosexual. However, most transvestites are heterosexual. Transvestism tends to have a fetishistic component whereas cross-dressing does not, although many people use the words interchangeably.
[2] Negative stereotyping is often a result of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Positive stereotypes, or 'countertypes,' also exist but may be no less harmful, as they are still oversimplified views of the group being stereotyped.
"The Flaming Queen is a characterization that melds flamboyancy and effeminacy, making it almost the stock gay male character in Hollywood."
Skinny Jeans and Guyliner are common stereotypes of male homosexuality.
In addition to being called effeminate, gay men are also identified with a lisp and/or a female-like tone and lilt.
mainstream shows such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. The "Queer Eye" countertype has been criticized for its use of stereotypes to create a false impression of groundbreaking progress while simply reinforcing old, patronizing identity scripts and convenient generalizations with questionable validity.
A prevalent stereotype about gay men is that they are promiscuous and are either unwilling or unable to have enduring or long-term relationships. However, several surveys of gay men in the United States have shown that between 40 percent and 60 percent are involved in a steady relationship. Research also suggests that a slightly higher proportion of lesbians than gay men may be in steady relationships.
A 2007 study reported that two large population surveys found "the majority of gay men had similar numbers of unprotected sexual partners annually as straight men and women."
Stereotypes of Lesbianism:
Lesbians are most often seen falling into three types: butch/stud, femme or lipstick lesbians. They are also stereotyped as being interested in traditionally masculine occupations, such as construction, the military, law enforcement, basketball or softball, or truck driving. Feminists are often portrayed as lesbians due to their perceived misandry, and as a result lesbians are often stereotyped as "man-haters" or radical feminists.
Stereotypes of bisexuality:
Bisexuals are commonly stereotyped as promiscuous and deceitful, or bisexuality may be seen as a temporary condition when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. They may be seen as being gays who are either in denial or lying about their sexual orientation. Conversely, some claim that everyone is bisexual, thus dismissing bisexuality, heterosexuality and homosexuality as distinct sexual orientations.
Stereotypes of transgender:
Transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of people with more specific identities: transsexual people, cross-dressers, drag queens, drag kings, masculine women, and feminine men. In a broad sense, the term "transgender" includes all people who fall outside of gender stereotypes. The beliefs that transgendered people are all prostitutes and caricatures of men and women are common misconceptions.
Transsexual women are often said to be tall and transsexual men short. While many MTFs and FTMs conform to this stereotype, it is by no means universal.
Transvestites are often assumed to be homosexual. However, most transvestites are heterosexual. Transvestism tends to have a fetishistic component whereas cross-dressing does not, although many people use the words interchangeably.
Gay-Bashing
is an expression used to designate verbal confrontation with, denigration of, or physical violence against people thought to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) because of their apparent sexual orientation or gender identity. Similar terms such as "lesbian bashing" or "queer bashing" may also be formed. "bashing" may be a specific incident.
verb
"to bash" e.g. "I was gay bashed." As there is no foolproof way to detect a person's sexual orientation, people sometimes fall victim even if they are not LGBT, should they be perceived to conform to the relevant stereotypes.
A verbal gay bashing might take place on any street corner and use sexual slurs, expletives, intimidation, or threats of violence — or, it might take place in a political forum and include one or more common anti-gay slogans. Passionate invective fits more closely into the general idea of gay bashing than does a calm, intellectual justification for anti-LGBT attitudes or policies. However, some people would include any expression of anti-LGBT sentiment in one or another category of "bashing".
verb
"to bash" e.g. "I was gay bashed." As there is no foolproof way to detect a person's sexual orientation, people sometimes fall victim even if they are not LGBT, should they be perceived to conform to the relevant stereotypes.
A verbal gay bashing might take place on any street corner and use sexual slurs, expletives, intimidation, or threats of violence — or, it might take place in a political forum and include one or more common anti-gay slogans. Passionate invective fits more closely into the general idea of gay bashing than does a calm, intellectual justification for anti-LGBT attitudes or policies. However, some people would include any expression of anti-LGBT sentiment in one or another category of "bashing".
Gay-Friendly
refers to places, policies, people or institutions that actively seek to create an environment friendly towards LGBT people. This is typically a late 20th century North American term that was the by product of both a gradual implementation of gay rights and acceptance of policies supportive of LGBT people in the workplace and in schools, as well as the recognition of gays and lesbians as a distinct consumer groups for businesses. Cities that are known worldwide as being gay-friendly include San Francisco, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Berlin amongst others.
Gay Village
also known as a gay neighborhood or by the slang (gayborhood)
is an geographic location with generally recognized boundaries where a large number of lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual people live. Gay villages often contain a number of gay-oriented establishments, such as gay bars and gay pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, and bookstores.
Typically these neighborhoods can be found in the upscale or trendy parts of town, chosen for aesthetic or historic value, and not resulting from the corralling of citizens bound together by mutual socioeconomic hardship.
is an geographic location with generally recognized boundaries where a large number of lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual people live. Gay villages often contain a number of gay-oriented establishments, such as gay bars and gay pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, and bookstores.
Typically these neighborhoods can be found in the upscale or trendy parts of town, chosen for aesthetic or historic value, and not resulting from the corralling of citizens bound together by mutual socioeconomic hardship.
Pride Parade
are events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) culture. The events also at times serve as demonstrations for legal rights such as same-sex marriage. Most pride events occur annually and many take place around June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in the modern LGBT rights movement.
Nymphomania
also known as nympho, uncontrollable desire by a woman, for sexual intercourse one that needs to have sex, all the time.
Synonyms: sex addict female.
Synonyms: sex addict female.
Natural Breech
the rectal tunnel that can take on all sizes of cock during ass-fucking with little or no hardship.
NAMES Project
San Francisco began commemorating the people who have died of AIDS with the NAMES Project. People made quilt panels, three feet by six feet, for departed loved ones, sewn by surviving friends nand relatives.
NAMBLA
North American Man/Boy Love Association. NAMBLA, founded in December 1978 The organization supports and defends sex between boys and adults. thay insist there is a distinction between coercive and consensual sex. that would like to do away with the age of consent laws. They call for the empowerment of youth in all areas, not just the sexual. Note that mainstream gay and lesbian, view NAMBLA as child molesters, and distance himself from this group. NAMBLA is not allowed in gay pride parades.
Intersexuality
Adj
in humans refers to (often congenital) intermediate or atypical combinations of physical features that usually distinguish male from female. This is usually understood to be congenital, involving chromosome, morphologic, genital and/or gonadal anomalies, such as diversion from stereotypical XX=female or XY=male presentations, such as sex reversal (XY=female, XX=male), genital ambiguity, sex developmental differences.
Noun
An intersex organism may have biological characteristics of both the male and female sexes.
in humans refers to (often congenital) intermediate or atypical combinations of physical features that usually distinguish male from female. This is usually understood to be congenital, involving chromosome, morphologic, genital and/or gonadal anomalies, such as diversion from stereotypical XX=female or XY=male presentations, such as sex reversal (XY=female, XX=male), genital ambiguity, sex developmental differences.
Noun
An intersex organism may have biological characteristics of both the male and female sexes.
Trassexual
–noun
1.
a person having a strong desire to assume the physical characteristics and gender role of the opposite sex.
2.
a person who has undergone hormone treatment and surgery to attain the physical characteristics of the opposite sex.
Discrimination and negative attitudes towards transsexualism often accompany certain religious beliefs or cultural values. There are cultures that have no difficulty integrating people who change sex roles, often holding them with high regard, such as the traditional role for 'two-spirit' people found among certain native American tribes.
1.
a person having a strong desire to assume the physical characteristics and gender role of the opposite sex.
2.
a person who has undergone hormone treatment and surgery to attain the physical characteristics of the opposite sex.
Discrimination and negative attitudes towards transsexualism often accompany certain religious beliefs or cultural values. There are cultures that have no difficulty integrating people who change sex roles, often holding them with high regard, such as the traditional role for 'two-spirit' people found among certain native American tribes.
Cross-Dressing
is the act of wearing clothing commonly associated with the other gender within a particular society. The usage of the term, the types of cross-dressing both in modern times and throughout history.
cross-dressing denotes an action or a behavior without attributing or proposing causes for that behavior. Some people automatically connect cross-dressing behavior to transgender identity or sexual, fetishist, and homosexual behavior, but the term cross-dressing itself does not imply any motives.
The term cross-dresser should therefore be used with care to avoid causing misunderstanding or offense.
(i.e. Drag Queen or Drag King is are a form of cross-dressing for only entertainment purposes)
cross-dressing denotes an action or a behavior without attributing or proposing causes for that behavior. Some people automatically connect cross-dressing behavior to transgender identity or sexual, fetishist, and homosexual behavior, but the term cross-dressing itself does not imply any motives.
The term cross-dresser should therefore be used with care to avoid causing misunderstanding or offense.
(i.e. Drag Queen or Drag King is are a form of cross-dressing for only entertainment purposes)
Androgyny
is a term derived from the Greek words (anér, meaning man) and (gyné, meaning woman) that can refer to either of two related concepts about gender: the mixing of masculine and feminine characteristics, as in fashion statements.
Many androgynes identify as being mentally "between" woman and man, or as entirely genderless. They may class themselves as non-gendered, genderneutral, agendered, between genders, intergendered, bigendered, or genderfluid.
Androgyne was once used as a synonym for hermaphrodite, a term since replaced by the word intersex.
Traits:
Androgynous traits are those that either have no gender value, or have some aspects generally attributed to the opposite gender. Physiological androgyny (compare intersex), which deals with physical traits, is distinct from behavioral androgyny which deals with personal and social anomalies in gender, and from psychological androgyny, which is a matter of gender identity.
Many musical movements have embraced an androgynous theme. For example, the genres of glam rock, new wave, goth rock, and no wave often feature male acts sporting an androgynous look.
Androgynous characters are readily apparent in anime and manga, possibly due to the concept of beautifully feminine boys known as bishōnen.
Many androgynes identify as being mentally "between" woman and man, or as entirely genderless. They may class themselves as non-gendered, genderneutral, agendered, between genders, intergendered, bigendered, or genderfluid.
Androgyne was once used as a synonym for hermaphrodite, a term since replaced by the word intersex.
Traits:
Androgynous traits are those that either have no gender value, or have some aspects generally attributed to the opposite gender. Physiological androgyny (compare intersex), which deals with physical traits, is distinct from behavioral androgyny which deals with personal and social anomalies in gender, and from psychological androgyny, which is a matter of gender identity.
Many musical movements have embraced an androgynous theme. For example, the genres of glam rock, new wave, goth rock, and no wave often feature male acts sporting an androgynous look.
Androgynous characters are readily apparent in anime and manga, possibly due to the concept of beautifully feminine boys known as bishōnen.
Pansexuality
Pansexuality or ominsexuality,
is a sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire for people, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Some pansexuals suggest that they are gender-blind; that gender and sex are insignificant or irrelevant in determining whether they will be sexually attracted to others. For others, an individual's sex, gender expression, or gender identity can be a key factor of attraction, despite the pansexual individual's wide range of sex and gender attractions.
The word pansexual is derived from the Greek prefix pan-, meaning "all". In its simplest form, pansexuality denotes the potential of sexual attraction to all genders and beings. It is intended to negate the idea of two genders (as expressed by bi-)
is a sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire for people, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Some pansexuals suggest that they are gender-blind; that gender and sex are insignificant or irrelevant in determining whether they will be sexually attracted to others. For others, an individual's sex, gender expression, or gender identity can be a key factor of attraction, despite the pansexual individual's wide range of sex and gender attractions.
The word pansexual is derived from the Greek prefix pan-, meaning "all". In its simplest form, pansexuality denotes the potential of sexual attraction to all genders and beings. It is intended to negate the idea of two genders (as expressed by bi-)
Gender Queer
-Adj
People who identify as genderqueer may think of themselves as being both male and female, as being neither male nor female, or as falling completely outside the gender binary.
Genderqueer people are united by their rejection of the notion that there are only two genders. The term "genderqueer" can also be used as an adjective to refer to any people who transgress gender, regardless of their self-defined gender identity.
2.
Still others believe that binary gender is a social construct, and choose not to adhere to that construct. Some genderqueers do fit into the stereotypical gender roles expected of their sex, but still identify outside of that and reject a two-pole gendered system. Some genderqueers experience their gender as fluid, varying from day to day or year to year. Some genderqueer people reject any gender system as a valid method of classifying individuals.
Some genderqueers prefer to go by the conventional binary pronouns "he" or "she," while others prefer gender-neutral pronouns such as "ze", "sie", and "hir" or singular "they" instead of her/his. Some genderqueer people prefer to have people alternate between he and she (and/or gender neutral pronouns) in reference to themselves, and some prefer to use only their name and not use pronouns at all
People who identify as genderqueer may think of themselves as being both male and female, as being neither male nor female, or as falling completely outside the gender binary.
Genderqueer people are united by their rejection of the notion that there are only two genders. The term "genderqueer" can also be used as an adjective to refer to any people who transgress gender, regardless of their self-defined gender identity.
2.
Still others believe that binary gender is a social construct, and choose not to adhere to that construct. Some genderqueers do fit into the stereotypical gender roles expected of their sex, but still identify outside of that and reject a two-pole gendered system. Some genderqueers experience their gender as fluid, varying from day to day or year to year. Some genderqueer people reject any gender system as a valid method of classifying individuals.
Some genderqueers prefer to go by the conventional binary pronouns "he" or "she," while others prefer gender-neutral pronouns such as "ze", "sie", and "hir" or singular "they" instead of her/his. Some genderqueer people prefer to have people alternate between he and she (and/or gender neutral pronouns) in reference to themselves, and some prefer to use only their name and not use pronouns at all
Sunday, August 30, 2009
LGBT
LGBT or GLBT are the most common terms and the ones most frequently seen in current usage. Although identical in meaning, LGBT may have more feminist connotation than "GLBT" as it places the "L" for lesbian first.
Is an initialism of Lesbian,Gay,Bi-Sexual & Transgender or Queers with a Q at the end.
In use since the 1990s, itself started replacing the phrase gay community which many within the LGBT communities felt did not represent accurately all those to which it referred. In modern use, LGBT relates to the diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures, and is sometimes used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual, and not exclusively people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. LGBT is presently so mainstream that it has been adopted by the majority of the LGBT community centres and LGBT media in most English-speaking countries.
The first term used, homosexual, was thought to carry negative connotations and tended to be replaced by homophile and then gay. As lesbians forged their own identity, the phrase gay and lesbian became more common. This was soon followed by bisexual and transgender people also asking for recognition as legitimate categories within the larger community. However, after the initial euphoria of the beginnings of the Stonewall riots wore off, starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a change in perception and some gays and lesbians were not very accepting of bisexual or transgender people. It was thought that transsexual people were acting out stereotypes; and bisexuals were simply gay men or lesbian women who were simply afraid to "come out" and be honest about their identity. The movement underwent growing pains, and these continue to this day.
Not until the 1990s did it become common to speak of "gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people" with equal respect within the movement. Although the LGBT community has seen some controversy regarding universal acceptance of different members (transgender individuals, in particular, have sometimes been marginalized by the larger LGBT community), the term LGBT has been a positive symbol of inclusion. Despite the fact that LGBT does not nominally encompass all individuals in the queer communities. Overall, the use of the term LGBT has, over time, largely aided in bringing otherwise marginalized individuals into the general community.
Is an initialism of Lesbian,Gay,Bi-Sexual & Transgender or Queers with a Q at the end.
In use since the 1990s, itself started replacing the phrase gay community which many within the LGBT communities felt did not represent accurately all those to which it referred. In modern use, LGBT relates to the diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures, and is sometimes used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual, and not exclusively people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. LGBT is presently so mainstream that it has been adopted by the majority of the LGBT community centres and LGBT media in most English-speaking countries.
The first term used, homosexual, was thought to carry negative connotations and tended to be replaced by homophile and then gay. As lesbians forged their own identity, the phrase gay and lesbian became more common. This was soon followed by bisexual and transgender people also asking for recognition as legitimate categories within the larger community. However, after the initial euphoria of the beginnings of the Stonewall riots wore off, starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a change in perception and some gays and lesbians were not very accepting of bisexual or transgender people. It was thought that transsexual people were acting out stereotypes; and bisexuals were simply gay men or lesbian women who were simply afraid to "come out" and be honest about their identity. The movement underwent growing pains, and these continue to this day.
Not until the 1990s did it become common to speak of "gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people" with equal respect within the movement. Although the LGBT community has seen some controversy regarding universal acceptance of different members (transgender individuals, in particular, have sometimes been marginalized by the larger LGBT community), the term LGBT has been a positive symbol of inclusion. Despite the fact that LGBT does not nominally encompass all individuals in the queer communities. Overall, the use of the term LGBT has, over time, largely aided in bringing otherwise marginalized individuals into the general community.
Transgender
–noun
1.
a person appearing or attempting to be a member of the opposite sex, as a transsexual or habitual cross-dresser.
–adjective Also, trans⋅gen⋅dered.
2.
being, pertaining to, or characteristic of a transgender or transgenders: the transgender movement.
Appearing as, wishing to be considered as, or having undergone surgery to become a member of the opposite sex.
Of or relating to transgender people.
n. A transgender person.
"Eric is a transgender male, who was born a girl"
1.
a person appearing or attempting to be a member of the opposite sex, as a transsexual or habitual cross-dresser.
–adjective Also, trans⋅gen⋅dered.
2.
being, pertaining to, or characteristic of a transgender or transgenders: the transgender movement.
Appearing as, wishing to be considered as, or having undergone surgery to become a member of the opposite sex.
Of or relating to transgender people.
n. A transgender person.
"Eric is a transgender male, who was born a girl"
Bi-Sexual
–adjective
Biology.
of both sexes.
combining male and female organs in one individual; hermaphroditic.
2.
sexually responsive to both sexes; ambisexual
bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅i⋅ty, bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅ism, noun
bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅ly, adverb
People who like the best of both worlds
"My last girlfriend was bi-sexual she liked girls and boys she called double dippin"
Some prefer androgynous partners, some don't. Some really love the differences between the sexes, others don't see those differences. Some bisexuals are only attracted to 5% of one gender, and 60% of the other - you don't need to be 50/50. And some bisexuals believe that thinking in terms of two genders is restrictive.
People think of bisexuality as transient because they don't understand the fluid nature of sexuality. At different points in their life, many people are attracted to different things and seeing the transitions as either "rebelling" or "settling down", as either "awakening" or "selling out" doesn't help recognize that all through your life everything is changing.
Some of us are in happy relationships with one partner, others have multiple relationships and some swap to dating the other sex whenever their current fling ends. Some bisexuals are happily married and raising children. Some bisexuals are single, some are celibate. You do not need to have ever have had sex to be bisexual.
Biology.
of both sexes.
combining male and female organs in one individual; hermaphroditic.
2.
sexually responsive to both sexes; ambisexual
bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅i⋅ty, bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅ism, noun
bi⋅sex⋅u⋅al⋅ly, adverb
People who like the best of both worlds
"My last girlfriend was bi-sexual she liked girls and boys she called double dippin"
Some prefer androgynous partners, some don't. Some really love the differences between the sexes, others don't see those differences. Some bisexuals are only attracted to 5% of one gender, and 60% of the other - you don't need to be 50/50. And some bisexuals believe that thinking in terms of two genders is restrictive.
People think of bisexuality as transient because they don't understand the fluid nature of sexuality. At different points in their life, many people are attracted to different things and seeing the transitions as either "rebelling" or "settling down", as either "awakening" or "selling out" doesn't help recognize that all through your life everything is changing.
Some of us are in happy relationships with one partner, others have multiple relationships and some swap to dating the other sex whenever their current fling ends. Some bisexuals are happily married and raising children. Some bisexuals are single, some are celibate. You do not need to have ever have had sex to be bisexual.
Gay
-adj
of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues
–noun
a homosexual person, esp. a male
same-sex relationship
Usage note:In addition to its original and continuing senses of “merry, lively” and “bright or showy,” gay has had various senses dealing with sexual conduct since the 17th century. A gay woman was a prostitute, a gay man a womanizer, a gay house a brothel. This sexual world included homosexuals too, and gay as an adjective meaning “homosexual” goes back at least to the early 1900s. After World War II, as social attitudes toward sexuality began to change, gay was applied openly by homosexuals to themselves, first as an adjective and later as a noun. Today, the noun often designates only a male homosexual: gays and lesbians. The word has ceased to be slang and is not used disparagingly. Homosexual as a noun is sometimes used only in reference to a male.
of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues
–noun
a homosexual person, esp. a male
same-sex relationship
Usage note:In addition to its original and continuing senses of “merry, lively” and “bright or showy,” gay has had various senses dealing with sexual conduct since the 17th century. A gay woman was a prostitute, a gay man a womanizer, a gay house a brothel. This sexual world included homosexuals too, and gay as an adjective meaning “homosexual” goes back at least to the early 1900s. After World War II, as social attitudes toward sexuality began to change, gay was applied openly by homosexuals to themselves, first as an adjective and later as a noun. Today, the noun often designates only a male homosexual: gays and lesbians. The word has ceased to be slang and is not used disparagingly. Homosexual as a noun is sometimes used only in reference to a male.
Lesbian
–noun
A woman whose sexual orientation is to women
-Adj
pertaining to, or characteristic of female homosexuality.
Origin: 1595–1605
A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
The ancient Greek dialect of Lesbos.
"Ellen DeGeneres was the first lesbian to be open on a televisioned show"
A woman whose sexual orientation is to women
-Adj
pertaining to, or characteristic of female homosexuality.
Origin: 1595–1605
A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
The ancient Greek dialect of Lesbos.
"Ellen DeGeneres was the first lesbian to be open on a televisioned show"
Hello Everyone Welcome
Ok so let me introduce my little project i created i basically put together a dictionary of the lgbt community because alot of people either dont understand or dont know what or who they are, funny how it sounds but some just dont know. So im here to educate of what i call a background research. I did my homework and studied several people who are label-free or labelless, not that we should set any labels but its best to clarify so we dont assume. And to have an understanding i will break each term into a definition and/or put a sentence to it.
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