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Gender Expression

The external presentation of one's gender, including clothing, hairstyle, and behavior.

A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

The process of revealing one's LGBTQIA+ identity to others.

A term used by some Indigenous cultures to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine qualities.

A person whose gender identity does not fit within the traditional binary of male and female.

An umbrella term used by some to describe non-normative sexual orientations and gender identities.

Words used to refer to people in place of their name, such as he/him, she/her, or they/them.

A person's physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to others.

The act of revealing someone's LGBTQIA+ identity without their consent.

A person's internal understanding of their own gender, whether male, female, a blend of both, neither, or another gender.

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender

A person born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

A person whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

A person who is attracted to individuals regardless of their gender.

A person who is attracted to more than one gender.

The process some transgender people undergo to live as the gender with which they identify, which may include social, legal, and/or medical steps.

The birth name of a transgender person that they no longer use after transitioning.

A person who is exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.

A person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others.

A person who supports and stands up for the rights and dignity of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

A woman who is attracted to other women.

Distress or discomfort that may occur when a person's gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth.

A term used by some people who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.