… is that children who are gender neutral or androgynous may not want to be labeled as female or male. Instead, they may want to be labeled as gender fluid, genderqueer, transgender, or third gender. As long as the child is comfortable with their gender label, having a nontraditional gender identity is not a bad thing …
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Overview of Sexual Orientations
… is derived from the Greek prefix “pan,” meaning “all.” People who identify as pansexual (or “omnisexual” in some cases) are attracted to others regardless of sex or gender. This includes attraction to people who identify as male, female, transgender, intersex, third gender, genderqueer, or anything in between.2 Being pansexual does not mean that a …
Homosexuality and Religion
… many who believe in a higher power but have not felt that their religion adequately encompasses their sexual orientation.
Furthermore, Hindu philosophy recognizes the existence of a third gender, one in which people embody a mixture of masculinity and femininity and participate in non-reproductive sex.14 Members of this third gender, called hijras, are …
Transgender
… cultures viewed gender as a binary between man and woman.3 However, some indigenous tribes have traditionally recognized a third gender known as two-spirit, and some parts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal have a similar concept called Hijra. These terms are culturally specific and should not be appropriated to describe people who …
An Overview of Sex and Sexuality
… the differences are caused by a function of social roles and cultural influences, where some cultures think that sexuality is more acceptable for men than females. The third theory indicates that gender differences is caused by the fusion of both biology and culture.6
It is important to note that there are cultural differences about …
Allyship to the LGBTQ+ Community
… future scenarios.Don’t “out” or reveal someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity to any third party without the said individual’s explicit permission before hand.
Be a Role Model
Use inclusive and gender-neutral language. Inclusive language is a form of communication in which an effort is made to create a safe …
Finding a Queer Partner
… to queer communities.
OkCupid – This website has gained popularity among individuals looking for a more trans-inclusive dating platform. While OkCupid is not perfect, it has gone further than many of its mainstream competitors in giving users a wider variety of options for gender identities and sexual orientations. OkCupid was been the first platform …
Being Out In The Workplace
… sexual orientation in public employment.10 Only one third of American states have extended anti-discrimination policies to include sexual orientation and trans identity. In 25 states, gender identity non-discrimination is not covered, leaving transgender employees at risk of transphobic treatment in the workforce.10 It is extremely important to be well-versed …
Cross-dressing
… Marginal” cross-dressers choose to cross-dress, but also desire or have bodily alterations to become more like another gender, such as implants or hormone therapy. The third category, “fetishistic transsexualism,” is similar to being transgender, however, a person in this group is sexually aroused by seeing themself as another gender in addition to identifying …