LGBTQIA+

Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag 2021

**LGBTQIA+** is an acronym for **L**esbian, **G**ay, **B**isexual, **T**ransgender, **Q**ueer/**Q**uestioning, **I**ntersex, **A**sexual/**A**romantic/**A**gender, **plus** additional subsects. It is an inclusive term used to unite a population of people who have a wide array of gender identities and sexual orientations that differ from heterosexual and cisgender. **LGBTQ**, **LGBTQ+**, **LGBT**, and **GLBT** are also used for similar meanings. **QUILTBAG** is an alternative with additional meanings for each letter. Acronyms such as **2SLGBTQ+** or **LGBT2SQQIA\*** additionally highlight indigenous **Two**-**S**pirit people.

## Meaning

### L

Main article: Lesbian
The **L** stands for lesbian. **Lesbian** is most often defined as a woman who is attracted to other women romantically, sexually, or both, among many other definitions. The term is generally used as a self-identification of sexual or romantic orientation. Although lesbians are frequently defined as women who are *exclusively* attracted to women, they have also been referred to as women *primarily* attracted to other women. Some prefer to use or additionally use "gay" or "gay woman" as an identifier.

Lesbians have debated who shares their identity and is part of the lesbian community for over a century. They have variously been defined based on sexual behaviors, sexual attractions, or self-identifying with the label. For instance, women who self-identify as both bisexual and lesbian would not be included in a definition that specifies lesbians are only oriented toward women, but would be in a broader definition that encompasses other labels. Definitions also vary in whether or not they use expanded language regarding gender, such as a person who self-describes as a woman or phrasing that explicitly includes people who do not identify only as women, such as woman-aligned and some genderqueer and/or non-binary people who feel a connection to womanhood.

Lesbians may be cisgender or transgender; since gender is a separate concept from sexual orientation, someone may be both trans and lesbian. Based upon their assigned gender at birth and attraction to women, and prior to realizing their gender identity and transitioning, some trans women (assigned male at birth) formerly identify as straight and some trans men (assigned female at birth) as lesbian. Trans women attracted to women may subsequently understand themselves as lesbian women. As lesbian communities tend to be more accepting of masculine and gender non-conforming people who were assigned female at birth than straight communities, trans men often initially identify as lesbians before transitioning; however, this does not mean that all butch or otherwise masculine lesbians are transgender. Depending on individual circumstances, some trans men maintain their lesbian identities and community involvement as men.

Certain lesbians have used the label to describe their gender in addition to their attractions. In the Gender Census, an annual online international survey of people who do not strictly identify with the gender binary, participants indicated their personal identifiers; the item "lesbian (partially or completely in relation to gender)" was selected by 12.9% of the participants in 2021 and 13.8% in 2022.

### G

Main article: Gay
The **G** stands for gay.
**Gay** is an adjective referring to those with an enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to people of the same gender. This is most commonly associated with gay men, as a gay woman *may* prefer to use the term "lesbian" instead. Queer and bisexual are also among the terms used for those who are attracted to members of the same gender. In a broader sense of the word, gay can also be used as an umbrella term to identify any **LGBTQIA+** individual, though some note that doing so excludes other sexual orientations and gender identities and should thus be avoided.

"Gay" as an identity is defined by the attraction and self-identification as such rather than having had any sexual experience with people of the same gender. Thus, having had sexual intercourse with someone of the same gender does not make anyone gay by definition. There is not just one way to experience same-sex attraction, nor is there a set period in life for a person to discover that they experience it. While some may know that they experience same-sex attraction from a young age, it can take others decades to figure it out or be comfortable enough with their identity to acknowledge it to themselves and others.

Being gay is also referred to as "homosexuality" and thus forms the counterpart of "heterosexuality", the sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite gender. However, controversy has arisen surrounding the use of the word "homosexuals" to refer to gay people, as it has been considered an outdated term that is derogatory and offensive to many lesbian and gay people due to its usage by anti-LGBTQIA+ individuals to imply that gay people are somehow diseased or psychologically/emotionally disordered.

### B

Main article: Bisexual
The **B** stands for bisexual.
**Bisexual**, also abbreviated as **bi**, is a sexual orientation encompassing sexual attraction to multiple genders and/or sexes, with various definitions that include:

Some bisexual people experience different kinds of attractions to the genders or sexes they are attracted to, or may feel attracted to different sexes or genders over time. Bisexuals may feel equally attracted or may be primarily attracted or more strongly attracted to one or more of them compared to the other(s). Bisexuality is also an umbrella term for multiple attractions, the definitions of which overlap. Individuals may have a preference in which specific label they use or draw distinctions between bisexuality and other labels, such as pansexual and omnisexual.

### T

Main article: Transgender
The **T** stands for transgender.
**Transgender**, often shortened to **trans**, is an umbrella term that describes an individual whose gender identity differs from their assigned gender at birth (AGAB). Infants are assigned a sex that is recorded on their birth certificate, which is usually based only on the appearance of external genitalia. The birth assignment—generally defaulting to assigned male at birth (AMAB) or assigned female at birth (AFAB)—assumes that the individual's gender identity will correspond to their assigned sex. A person's gender identity—their sense of gender—usually develops when they are very young. The realization that their gender is different from what they were assigned can occur as early as three years old or in childhood prior to the onset of puberty. It may also happen later in life.

Transgender people can be binary or non-binary. Some transgender individuals may experience at least one form of gender dysphoria during their life, usually manifesting as an intense distress with their assigned gender. However, not all transgender people experience gender dysphoria. Conversely, some transgender individuals may experience what is known as gender euphoria, a term used to describe a "positive and exciting feeling of one's gendered self". Transgender people might transition socially and/or physically from their assigned gender to their actual gender identity.

### Q

Main article: Queer
**Queer** is an identifier for individuals and/or the community of people who are not cisgender and/or heterosexual. It can be used instead of, or in addition to, other identifiers of sexual orientation, such as lesbian, bisexual, or gay. Queer can also refer to gender identity or gender expression, whether as a standalone term or part of another like genderqueer. The "Q" in **LGBTQIA+** and similar acronyms commonly means **Q**ueer. As a reclaimed word, it has been used in fights for **LGBTQIA+** rights and liberation as an inclusive and sometimes defiant term. PFLAG and GLAAD are two of the organizations that recommend only using it for people who self-identify as queer because it has varying meanings and is not universally accepted. In addition, the term may be used in preference to other identifiers by members, for a variety of reasons.

Main article: Questioning
**Questioning** is a term used to describe individuals who are exploring, learning, or experimenting with their sexual or romantic orientation, or gender identity. Questioning can describe both the process of exploring one's identity and the individual who is doing the exploring. The letter "Q" in the **LGBTQIA+** acronym can sometimes stand for both "Queer" and "Questioning".

### I

Main article: Intersex
The **I** stands for intersex.
**Intersex** is an umbrella term for people who are born with or develop sex characteristics that differ from the binary notions of a "male" or "female" body. The dissimilarities between individuals in terms of their hormones, chromosomes, external and internal reproductive organs, or secondary sex characteristics are commonly referred to as variations. An individual's intersex traits may include variations in one or multiple of the aforementioned types. These variations can be noticed at birth or later in life.

### A

Main article: Asexual
The **A** stands for multiple things, including asexual.
**Asexual** refers to people who do not experience sexual attraction toward others, as well as people who experience limited or conditional sexual attraction and relate to the label asexual more than other sexual identity terms. They may experience other forms of attraction, such as romantic, sensual, or aesthetic attraction. **Asexuality** is a sexual orientation, not a behavior, choice, or medical condition. Some asexual people choose to engage in sexual activities for various reasons despite not experiencing sexual feelings and desire toward any particular person. Asexuality is part of the **asexual spectrum** (abbreviated "ace spectrum"), an umbrella term and a broad community of identities that are closely related to asexuality when placed on a spectrum ranging from asexual to allosexual.

Main article: Aromantic
**Aromantic**, often shortened to **aro**, describes people who do not experience romantic attraction, or experience little-to-no romantic attraction. One of the meanings of the **A** in **LGBTQIA+** is **A**romantic. Aromanticism is a romantic orientation and may involve forms of attraction that are not necessarily romantic, or interests in relationships that are intimate in other ways. There is no singular experience of aromanticism.

The aromantic spectrum, also known as "aro-spec", ranges from aromantic to alloromantic, referring to people who regularly and consistently experience romantic attraction. People within the aromantic spectrum are part of a community that has much in common. They may use the label aromantic as a close fit for their experiences or use other labels that further describe them.

Main article: Agender
**Agender**, also known as **genderless**, can be one of the **A** terms in the acronym **LGBTQIA+**. It is a gender identity that has been defined multiple ways, including:

While agender is typically considered under the transgender and/or non-binary umbrellas, different individuals may or may not identify with those terms; those who do use them do not need to transition physically, legally, or socially to be agender. Some agender people are genderfluid, meaning their gender identity is not static and changes from being agender. Agender individuals can have any type of gender expression and use any set of pronouns or no pronouns at all just like any other individual can. Agender identities are not exclusive to certain assigned genders at birth or sexual orientations and romantic orientations and the orientation terms used by individuals who are agender may potentially challenge the idea of "same" and "opposite" gender attraction.

### 2S

Main article: Two-Spirit
The **2S** stands for Two-Spirit. **Two-Spirit** refers to a strictly Native identity that describes a person who identifies as having both a masculine and feminine spirit. It is an umbrella term used by some Indigenous people as a way to describe their sexual, gender, and/or spiritual identity. Two-Spirit is all-encompassing of LGBTQIA+ identities.

While some use the term specifically as it relates to the cultural roles of individuals who embody both spirits, Two-Spirit is also used to describe Aboriginal **LGBTQIA+** people. It reflects traditionally Aboriginal gender diversity, including the fluid nature of gender, sexual identity, and other identities and how it connects with spirituality.

Two-Spirit is also an ancient teaching among Indigenous people. According to Elders' teachings, some people were gifted by carrying two spirits; that of a male and female. These members had roles in their community that were not traditionally that of their assigned gender. For example, women engaged in tribal warfare, women married women, and men married other men. Two-Spirited people were revered in the community and respected as fundamental components of these cultures and societies.

### Plus

The **+** stands for all other members of the community.

## Community

*A wide range of things can be mentioned here, this section is for general impacts that people who identify as this term have on society. For example, this section can mention miscellaneous things that people of this group have achieved and contributed to that do not fall into the other sections, or be left blank.*

### History

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### Flag

The original pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker for the 1978 San Francisco Gay Freedom Day celebration. It had eight colors: pink stood for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit.

Due to a lack of fabric when the demand for pride flags soared after the assassination of gay San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk on November 27, 1978, the pink color was removed and in years 1978 and 1979 a seven-stripe version of Baker's flag was used. This started with the Paramount Flag Company using fabric with seven stripes: red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, and violet; soon afterwards Gilbert Baker himself removed the pink color as well from his flag.

In 1979, Baker intended to decorate streetlamps with rainbow banners. To make the process easier, he decided to remove the turquoise color from the flag, so he could have a design with an even number of stripes flanking each lamp pole along the streets. His third and most famous version of the pride flag has six colors and is a widely used pride flag to this day. It has six stripes: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.

In 2017, the Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs led by civil rights activist Amber Hikes redesigned the flag to include two new stripes: black and brown. Those stripes were added to include and honor queer people of color. This flag is known as the Philadelphia Pride Flag or Philly Pride Flag.

In 2018, Daniel Quasar modified the Philadelphia Pride Flag and included the colors of the transgender pride flag, as well as expanded the meaning of the black stripe to represent those who are living with HIV and AIDS. The arrow-shaped hoist is meant to symbolize a progressive community that continues to evolve and move forward, and those colors are separated from the rest to emphasize what is currently important in the LGBTQIA+ climate and to recognize that those experiences must be put to the forefront by the wider community as we work toward progress. This flag is known as the Progress Pride Flag.

However, not all people agree that this pride flag is more inclusive. Some trans individuals and people of color have expressed that they already felt included in the original pride flag, and that this new flag can lead to "othering" within the community.

In 2020, Jason Domino, a sex-worker rights advocate, modified the Progress Pride Flag by adding the red umbrella symbol which is used by sex-workers to include them and honor those LGBTQIA+ rights activists who were also sex workers.

In 2021, Valentino Vecchietti of Intersex Equality Rights UK adapted the Pride Progress flag design to incorporate the intersex flag, creating this Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag 2021.

However, not all individuals within the Intersex community identity as queer. In some cases, they do not use the LGBT+ moniker when referring to themselves, but urge others to "be allies to the LGBTQ, disability, Indigenous, anti-racist, and women’s movements."

### Controversy

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### Perceptions and discrimination

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## Media

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## Resources

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## Notes

1. ↑ Examples of labels used to self-identify as both lesbian and bisexual include bisexual lesbian, bi-lesbian, and lesbian-identified bisexual.
2. ↑ Gender identity is a personal experience, so defining "**woman-aligned**" may lead to different answers depending on whom you ask, but it generally refers to a non-binary person who is partially aligned or identifies with being female, with femininity, and/or with womanhood. They may or may not individually identify with this term, and their identity may be fluid between others. Its use here attempts to encapsulate multiple identities without listing each possibility.
3. ↑ While transgender people are generally implied in definitions, trans lesbians are explicitly noted here to make clear that lesbian identity is not limited to cisgender women.
4. ↑ "Binary gender" refers to "man" or "woman".
5. ↑ Non-binary is an umbrella term for genders that are not exclusively man or woman.

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66. ↑ LGBTQ PRIDE: Gilbert Baker, creator of rainbow flag, shares story of strength and pride
67. ↑ How The Pride Rainbow Flag Came To Be
68. ↑ Gilbert Baker - The Gay Betsy Ross
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70. ↑ The Philly Pride flag, explained
71. ↑ What Do the Colors of the New Pride Flag Mean? Learn about meaning of the colors of the Progress Pride Flag
72. ↑ Paper Mag: Inclusive Pride Flag Campaign Represents Those With HIV/AIDS and QPOC
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74. ↑ This new pride flag aims to be the most inclusive ever
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