LGBTQ History and Movement

LGBTQ History

• The modern LGBTQ movement began in the late 19th century, with the first gay rights organization, the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee, founded in Berlin in 1897.
• The Stonewall Riots in 1969 marked a significant turning point in the LGBTQ rights movement, with protests and demonstrations leading to increased visibility and activism.
• The AIDS epidemic of the 1980s led to further mobilization and organization within the LGBTQ community, with activists demanding greater recognition and support.
• In recent years, there have been significant advances in LGBTQ rights, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries and the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in the US military.

Sexual Orientation

• Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, which can be:
  • Heterosexual (opposite-sex attracted)
  • Homosexual (same-sex attracted)
  • Bisexual (attracted to both sexes)
  • Asexual (not sexually attracted to anyone)
  • Pansexual (attracted to people regardless of gender)
  • Queer (does not identify with traditional labels)
• Sexual orientation is distinct from gender identity and expression
• Sexual orientation is generally considered to be an innate and unchangeable aspect of a person's identity

Gender Identity

• Gender identity refers to an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or something else, which may or may not align with their biological sex
• Gender identity is distinct from sexual orientation and gender expression
• Common gender identities include:
  • Cisgender (gender identity aligns with biological sex)
  • Transgender (gender identity does not align with biological sex)
  • Non-binary (gender identity is neither male nor female)
  • Genderqueer (gender identity is a combination of male and female)
  • Two-Spirit (gender identity is a combination of male and female, specific to Indigenous cultures)

Gender Expression

• Gender expression refers to the ways in which an individual presents their gender to the world, through:
  • Clothing and appearance
  • Behaviors and mannerisms
  • Names and pronouns
• Gender expression is distinct from gender identity and sexual orientation
• Gender expression can be:
  • Conforming (aligns with traditional gender norms)
  • Non-conforming (does not align with traditional gender norms)
  • Gender-neutral (does not express gender)
  • Androgynous (expresses both male and female elements)

LGBTQ History

• The modern LGBTQ movement began in the late 19th century with the first gay rights organization, the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee, established in Berlin in 1897.
• The Stonewall Riots in 1969 marked a significant turning point in the LGBTQ rights movement, leading to increased visibility and activism through protests and demonstrations.
• The AIDS epidemic of the 1980s prompted further mobilization and organization within the LGBTQ community, with activists demanding greater recognition and support.
• In recent years, there have been significant advances in LGBTQ rights, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries and the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in the US military.

Sexual Orientation

• Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others.
• Types of sexual orientation include: • Heterosexual (opposite-sex attracted) • Homosexual (same-sex attracted) • Bisexual (attracted to both sexes) • Asexual (not sexually attracted to anyone) • Pansexual (attracted to people regardless of gender) • Queer (does not identify with traditional labels)
• Sexual orientation is distinct from gender identity and expression.
• Sexual orientation is generally considered to be an innate and unchangeable aspect of a person's identity.

Gender Identity

• Gender identity refers to an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or something else, which may or may not align with their biological sex.
• Gender identity is distinct from sexual orientation and gender expression.
• Common gender identities include: • Cisgender (gender identity aligns with biological sex) • Transgender (gender identity does not align with biological sex) • Non-binary (gender identity is neither male nor female) • Genderqueer (gender identity is a combination of male and female) • Two-Spirit (gender identity is a combination of male and female, specific to Indigenous cultures)

Gender Expression

• Gender expression refers to the ways in which an individual presents their gender to the world.
• Gender expression includes: • Clothing and appearance • Behaviors and mannerisms • Names and pronouns
• Gender expression is distinct from gender identity and sexual orientation.
• Gender expression can be: • Conforming (aligns with traditional gender norms) • Non-conforming (does not align with traditional gender norms) • Gender-neutral (does not express gender) • Androgynous (expresses both male and female elements)

Explore the key events and milestones that have shaped the modern LGBTQ movement, from the late 19th century to the present day. Learn about the pioneering organizations, protests, and activists who have fought for LGBTQ rights and visibility.