LGBTQIA+ and SOGIE (Meanings, History, and Processes) PDF

(Meanings, History and Processes) Intended Learning Objectives  Discuss the LGBTQIA+ terms and its meaning;  Trace the history of the LGBTQIA+;  Define the SOGIE Terms and discuss its meaning; and  Explain the importance and relevance of SOGIE. “I’m seeing changes in the community, and peo...

(Meanings, History and Processes) Intended Learning Objectives  Discuss the LGBTQIA+ terms and its meaning;  Trace the history of the LGBTQIA+;  Define the SOGIE Terms and discuss its meaning; and  Explain the importance and relevance of SOGIE. “I’m seeing changes in the community, and people now realize they’re not alone. Now no one can ever say WE, the LGBT community don’t exist.” – Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, Co-Founder Freedom and Roam Uganda  Introduction  Labels are powerful words to discriminate and oppress people.  The use of ‘Aryan race’ as a word which means ‘superior’ (by the German Nazi). ‘Jews’ and ‘homosexual’; to justify their mass murder – what they called as ‘inferior’ race.  Use of language; empower people to claim their space in the society – political sphere. Views on LGBT in History In China 600 BCE, they use the terms pleasures of the bitten peach and brokeback. In Japan, ‘shudo’ or ‘nanshoku’. In Thailand, ‘Kathoey’ – referring to lady boys. In the Philippines, ‘babaylan’ and ‘catalonan’ – mostly women priests, but some are males who lived their lives as women.  In Ancient Greek, Pedastry- all males are expected to take on a younger male lover in a practice. Other societies, like indigenous Native Americans, accepted and celebrated what they called Two-spirited’ person in a dance to the “Berdache.”   Abrahamic Religion, this branded it as Sodomy- a crime against nature.  System enforced its belief systems of viewing same-sex attractions as a sin through violence such as; killing homosexuals through burning , stoning , or being fed to the dogs.  In 19th century, homosexuality was classified as an illness and as a basis to legally persecute homosexuals, imprison , and commit them to mental institution.   What does LGBTQIA+ stands for?  Lesbian - Women who are emotionally and sexually attracted to women.  Gay - Men who are emotionally and sexually attracted to men.  Bisexual - Man or woman who is emotionally and sexually attracted to men and women.  Transgender - When your gender identity (how you feel) is different from your Physical sex (Male and Female).  Queer - Used by people who celebrate all gender identities, can also mean someone who do not want to be restricted as Lesbian , Gay or Bisexual.  Intersex - People who were born with sex genitals or chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical male or female body.  Asexual - People who do not feel sexual attraction to anyone but it does not mean that they do not engage in romantic or sexual relationship.  Plus + - Refers to all sexuality that do not fit in the LGBTQI spectrum.  Why does it keep changing? There are many variations of this acronym and it continues to build as the world becomes more and more educated on the fluidity of human sexuality. (Aurelia, 2020)  As human sexuality is still continue evolving these few terms help us more inclusive  Androgynous – people whose gender expression (their physical appearance) may or may not be distinctly male or female.  Gender – your internal sense of being masculine or feminine or neither.  Gender identity – how you feel, man, woman, or neither.  Gender expression – how you express your sense of being male or female or neither (e.g., hairstyle, clothes, etc.)  Sexual orientation – your emotional and sexual attraction to a person.  Cisgender – when your gender identity matches with the sex you are assigned at birth.  Non-binary – people who do not feel a boy or a girl; they may feel like they are both or neither, so sometimes they use the pronouns they, the, and theirs. What does SOGIE stands for?  S - Sexual  O - Orientation  G - Gender  I - Identity  E - Expression Sexual Orientation (American Psychological Association) This usually divided into these categories: Heterosexual: Attracted to people of the opposite It is a component of gender identity that includes sexual and emotional Bisexual: Attracted to genders the same as themselves or different than themselves". attraction to another person. Homosexual: Attracted to people of one's own gender. Pansexual: Attracted to people of any gender identity. Asexual: Not sexually attracted to other people. Gender Identities (American Psychological Association) It is one’s self-identification as male, female, or an alternative gender. Gender Expressions Refers to how a person presents their gender. This can include their  Cisgender: This term is commonly clothing, mannerisms, pronouns, and used to refer to people who identify names. exclusively with the gender assigned at birth.  Agender: A person who identifies  Demigender: This is a term used to with this term will often consider describe a person who feels a connection themselves as not subscribing to and/or has an internal leaning toward a any gender identity. particular gender. Gender Identities and Expressions Gender Fluid: This describes a person who moves fluidly between genders or whose gender shifts over time. Gender Neutral: Someone who expresses themselves in such a way that they do not wish to be perceived as any one gender Gender Identities and Expressions Gender Nonconforming: most commonly used to describe a gender expression different from cultural stereotypes associated with that person’s perceived gender or gender assigned at birth. Genderqueer: this describes a gender identity that is not defined as exclusively male or female. Genderqueer people experience their gender in unique ways. Their identity can include elements of the feminine, masculine, and nonbinary, or none of these. Identifying as genderqueer may be viewed as a rejection of associations or labels. Gender Identities and Expressions Gender Questioning describes someone who is questioning all or parts of their gender identity or expression and does not wish to identify themselves with a specific gender identity. Intergender describes a gender identity that is a mix of both masculine and feminine identities. Multi-Gender describes people who hold more than one gender identity. Gender Identities and Expressions Nonbinary: This is a widely used term to describe a gender identity that cannot be categorized as masculine or feminine. Pangender: Pangender is a gender identity where a person identifies as all or many gender identities. Pronouns: Pronouns are easily becoming one of the most recognized ways people identify their gender and how they want to be referred to. Gender Identities and Expressions Transgender/Trans is used to describe any person who has a gender identity that is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. Type of a Transgender Man/ Woman: Non Operative- Biologically Contented about their Sex Assigned at Birth or SAAB and no need to undergo surgical operation. Pre Operative- Transition has started such as taking an oral and injectable Pills called Male hormones blocker and/or Female Hormones blocker Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Post Operative- Completely undergone Gender Affirming Surgery or Sex Reassignment Surgery.  The Importance and Relevance of SOGIE Suchlike other parts of our identity; race and ethnicity, SOGIE really Matters Understanding Individuals SOGIE Everybody has SOGIE. This is where SOGIE becomes useful as a first step to understanding not only those who are in CISGENDER but also the LGBTQIA+ and personal identity. It is useful for questioning individuals to understand themselves better, but it also provides a framework that the public can use to empathize with the multitudes of sexual orientation and identity.  SOGIE as a catalyst for Human Rights There is an understanding at an international level that the issue should come from the equality of all people, the respect for human rights. At the international level, “human rights” are “the minimum standard that must be protected,” and it’s not a radical idea that has recently emerged.  To Promote the Understanding of SOGIE SOGIE is essential to help everyone understand that sexuality is not binary nor lies along a binary scale. SOGIE shows us the myriad forms of sexual orientation and identity, and will foster a base of understanding for us to build foundations of human civilization.  References Aurelia Jorden, L. P. C. (2020, March 23). What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? why does it keep changing? SiniDex Therapy, LLC. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://www.sinidextherapy.com/post/what-does-lgbtqia-stand-for-why- does-it-keep- changing WebMD. (n.d.). Sexual orientation: 4 common questions. WebMD. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/sexual- orientation Terminology surrounding gender identity and expression. Outright Action International. (n.d.). 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