LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Straggot' refer to?

A term for bisexual individuals

A synonym for 'gaydar'

The heterosexual version of the F slur (correct)

An umbrella term for LGBTQ+

What is 'gaydar'?

The intuitive ability to assess others' sexual orientations.

What does LGBTQ+ stand for?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer.

What is the definition of 'queer'?

An umbrella term for people who reject binary categories of gender and sexual orientation. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'lesbian'.

A homosexual woman. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bisexual' mean?

A person attracted to more than one sex or gender. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pansexual' person?

A person attracted to all kinds of people, regardless of sex or gender identity. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'asexual'.

A person who has no sexual attraction to others. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'demisexual' mean?

Someone who feels sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection. Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity?

One's concept of self as male, female, or neither. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'transgender' mean?

A person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'cisgender'.

A person whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'non-binary' individual?

Someone who does not identify exclusively as female or male. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'genderqueer' mean?

A person who rejects static categories of gender. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'agender'?

Someone who does not identify with any particular gender. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gender-expansive' refer to?

People who don't identify with traditional gender roles. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'gender fluid'.

Not identifying with a single, fixed gender. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gender non-conforming' mean?

People who don't conform to traditional expectations of their gender. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'transsexual'.

A person whose gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'transvestite'?

A person who dresses in clothing associated with the opposite gender. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trans' refer to?

A broad term for various gender identities in the trans community. Signup and view all the answers

Who are 'drag kings' and 'drag queens'?

People who perform masculinity or femininity as a form of art. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'bottom surgery'?

Gender-affirming genital surgery. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'top surgery' refer to?

Gender-affirming surgery on the chest. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'binding' mean in the context of gender identity?

Flattening breasts to appear more masculine. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'androgynous'.

A person with both masculine and feminine characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coming out' refer to?

The ongoing process of discovering and accepting one's sexuality and gender identity. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'outing'?

Publicly revealing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'closeted' mean?

An LGBTQ person who does not disclose their identity. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an 'ally'?

A person who supports LGBTQ people without being LGBTQ themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'heterosexual privilege'?

Societal advantages that heterosexuals experience. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'heteronormativity' refer to?

A cultural bias considering heterosexuality the norm. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'heterosexism'.

Oppression that considers heterosexuality the norm. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'homophobia'?

Discrimination or hatred towards people attracted to the same sex. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'biphobia' mean?

Discrimination or prejudice against bisexual people. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'transphobia'?

Prejudice towards transgender individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'transmisogyny'.

Discrimination against trans women and gender non-conforming individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TERF' stand for?

Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Straggot: A derogatory term similar to the F slur, specifically aimed at heterosexuals.
Gaydar: An intuitive ability to identify others' sexual orientations.
LGBTQ+: Acronym representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, with "Q" also used for "questioning."
Queer: An umbrella term for identities outside mainstream gender and sexual norms, once a slur, now reclaimed.
Lesbian: A homosexual woman, used to describe sexual identity or behavior among women.
Bisexual: Attraction to more than one sex or gender.
Pansexual: Attraction to individuals regardless of their biological sex or gender identity.
Asexual: Lack of sexual attraction towards others.
Demisexual: Only developing sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional connection.

Concepts of Gender Identity

Gender Identity: Self-concept as male, female, or neither; can differ from assigned sex at birth.
Transgender: Individuals whose gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth.
Cisgender: Individuals whose gender identity aligns with their assigned sex at birth.
Non-binary: Those who do not identify strictly as male or female.
Genderqueer: Rejecting traditional gender categories, embracing a fluid identity.
Agender: Identifying with no specific gender.
Gender-expansive: A term for those who do not adhere to conventional gender roles.
Gender fluid: A dynamic gender identity that can change over time.
Gender non-conforming: Individuals not conforming to traditional gender expectations.

Transsexual: Individuals who undergo medical procedures to align their body with their gender identity.
Transvestite: People who wear clothing typically associated with a different gender.
Trans: An inclusive term for diverse gender identities in the transgender community.
Drag Kings & Drag Queens: Performers who express gender through theatrical performance, not necessarily linked to their gender identity.
Bottom Surgery: Gender-affirming surgeries focused on genital reconstruction.
Top Surgery: Gender-affirming procedures affecting the chest area.
Binding: A practice to flatten breasts for a more masculine appearance.

Coming Out: A complex process of recognizing and accepting one's own sexuality and gender identity.
Outing: Disclosing someone's private sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent.
Closeted: LGBTQ individuals who keep their identity hidden from others.
Ally: A non-LGBTQ person who supports and advocates for LGBTQ rights and equality.
Heterosexual Privilege: Social advantages that heterosexual individuals experience due to their sexual orientation.
Heteronormativity: The assumption that heterosexuality is the standard or default sexual orientation.
Heterosexism: Systematic discrimination against non-heterosexual individuals.
Homophobia: Hostility or discrimination towards individuals attracted to the same sex.
Biphobia: Prejudice against bisexual individuals.
Transphobia: Negative attitudes towards transgender individuals.
Transmisogyny: Discrimination against trans women and gender non-conforming individuals in the feminine spectrum.
TERF: Acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminists," indicating an intersection of feminism and transphobia.

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Test your knowledge of important LGBTQ+ terms with these flashcards. Each card presents a word alongside its definition, helping you understand the diverse vocabulary within the community. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of LGBTQ+ language and culture.