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LGBTQIA+ :  <\/span>Inclusive Terms<\/h1>\n

Extracted from: Glossary (rya.org.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"LGBTQIA<\/a><\/p>\n

For those wishing to support and embrace the LGBTQIA community, here is our guidance for using inclusive language correctly and respectfully.<\/p>\n

Cisgender<\/h4>\n

A person who identifies with the same gender as the sex that they were assigned at birth.  <\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I am a cisgender man\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I am a cisgender woman\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Woman<\/h4>\n

People who identify as a woman could be a transgender woman or cisgender woman.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I am a woman\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Gender Fluid<\/h4>\n

A person who feels that they do not have a fixed gender, their gender is fluid and can sometimes change or stay the same.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019They are genderfluid, they would like to be known as ___ and use ___ pronouns\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Genderqueer<\/h4>\n

A person who does not feel that they align with gender binaries such as male or female. Some people might use other labels such as genderqueer, bigender, multigender, or polygender.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019 How can we make sure people who are genderqueer feel comfortable to use our spaces?\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Intersex \/ Differences in Sex Development <\/h4>\n

A person who is born with both characteristics of the male and female sex, this can include genitalia, hormones, chromosomes, and reproductive organs.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019How can we make sure people who are intersex feel comfortable to use our spaces?\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Man<\/h4>\n

People who identify themselves to be a man could be transgender man or cisgender man.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I am a man\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Transgender woman \/ Trans Woman \/ Transgender Girl \/ Trans Girl<\/h4>\n

A person who is transgender female was born as a male and has transitioned to be\/identifies as female.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019How can we make sure trans women feel comfortable to use our spaces?\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Transgender man \/ Trans man \/ Transgender Boy \/ Trans Boy<\/h4>\n

A person who is transgender male was born as a female and has transitioned to be\/identifies as male.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019How can we make sure trans men feel comfortable to use our spaces?\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Transgender <\/h4>\n

A person who has transitioned their gender from their identity at birth to a different gender.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019people who are transgender should be supported to access the facilities that they identify with\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

She \/ Her \/ Hers<\/h4>\n

Typically associated with people who identify as female.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019She went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Her boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019That boat is hers\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

She \/ They<\/h4>\n

These pronouns are used by people for a wide variety of reasons. As an example, people who use these pronouns may present as feminine but feel that they don\u2019t fit into the binary of female behaviours\/traditions.<\/p>\n

You can use she or they when referring to people who use these pronouns.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019She went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Her boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019They went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Their boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

He \/ Him \/ His<\/h4>\n

Typically associated with people who identify as male.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019He went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019His boat is green\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019That boat belongs to him\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

He \/ They<\/h4>\n

These pronouns are used by people for a wide variety of reasons. As an example, people who use these pronouns may present as masculine but feel that they don\u2019t fit into the binary of male behaviours\/traditions.<\/p>\n

You can use he or they when referring to people who use these pronouns.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019He went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019His boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019They went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Their boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

They \/ Them\/ Theirs<\/h4>\n

People who identify as non-binary, agender, genderqueer (and more) may use these pronouns.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019They went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Their boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019That boat is theirs\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Ze \/ Zem \/ Zir<\/h4>\n

People who identify as non-binary, agender, genderqueer (and more) may use these pronouns.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Ze went sailing yesterday\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Zir boat is green\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019That boat belongs to zem\u2019\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

Aromantic<\/h4>\n

A person who does not feel a romantic\/emotional attraction to others and instead, their attraction is based on how they are attracted to a person sexually.<\/p>\n

Asexual<\/h4>\n

A person who does not feel sexual attraction to other people. They could experience other forms of attraction, such as romantic, sensual, or aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Bisexual \/ Biromantic<\/h4>\n

A person who is romantically or sexually attracted to more than one gender. This does not have to be cisgender male and cisgender female attraction. <\/p>\n

Heterosexual<\/h4>\n

A person who is romantically or sexually attracted to somebody of the opposite sex or gender.  <\/p>\n

Homosexual \/ Homoromantic<\/h4>\n

A person who is attracted romantically or sexually to somebody who is the same sex or gender as them.<\/p>\n

LGBTQIA+<\/h4>\n

Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Aromantic, plus more. <\/p>\n

Pansexual \/ Panromantic<\/h4>\n

A person who is attracted to somebody else based on their spiritual, emotional and romantic connection with another person regardless of another person\u2019s sex or gender. <\/p>\n

Polyamorous<\/h4>\n

A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with more than one person, with consent from all who are involved in the relationship. <\/p>\n

Queer<\/h4>\n

The term Queer should not be used unless the person in question has already self-described themselves using the term.<\/p>\n

Queer to describe their individual sexual orientation or gender identity \u2013 this is because it has previously been used as a derogatory and discriminative term and has since been reclaimed by the LGBTQIA+ community.  <\/p>\n

A term that is sometimes used by people who feel that their gender identity or sexual orientation does not fit neatly into any other identity. <\/p>\n

Any person who describes themselves as queer may have different definitions of their gender identity or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

Questioning<\/h4>\n

A person who is currently unsure of their sexuality or gender identity and are currently exploring this. <\/p>\n

Romantic attraction<\/h4>\n

Having a deep, emotional attraction or bond with another person<\/p>\n

Sexual attraction<\/h4>\n

The feeling of being attracted to somebody physically, being attracted to a person because of the way that they look.<\/p>\n

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LGBTQIA+ :  Inclusive Terms Extracted from: Glossary (rya.org.uk) For those wishing to support and embrace the LGBTQIA community, here is our guidance for using inclusive language correctly and respectfully. Cisgender A person who identifies with the same gender as the sex that they were assigned at birth.   \u2018\u2019I am a cisgender man\u2019\u2019  \u2018\u2019I am a cisgender woman\u2019\u2019  Woman People who<\/p>\n

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