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Which term is an initialism that stands for 'lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender'?
When did the term LGBT start to be used as an umbrella term for certain sexualities and gender identities?
What does the letter 'Q' in the variant LGBTQ stand for?
What term began to replace the term gay (or gay and lesbian) in reference to the broader LGBT community in the mid-to-late 1980s?
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Are the initialisms LGBT or GLBT agreed to by everyone that they are supposed to include?
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Study Notes
LGBT Initialism
- LGBT is an initialism that stands for 'lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender'.
History of LGBT Term
- The term LGBT started to be used as an umbrella term for certain sexualities and gender identities in the mid-to-late 1980s.
LGBTQ Variant
- The letter 'Q' in the variant LGBTQ stands for 'queer' or 'questioning'.
Shift from 'Gay' to LGBT
- The term LGBT began to replace the term 'gay' (or 'gay and lesbian') in reference to the broader community in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Controversy over Initialisms
- The initialisms LGBT or GLBT are not agreed upon by everyone as inclusive of all identities they are supposed to represent.
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Test your knowledge of LGBT history and terminology with this quiz! Learn about the origins of the initialism, its evolution, and its significance in the LGBTQ+ community. Challenge yourself with questions on various sexualities and gender identities.
