AcademyLGBTQ.com Joni Watke, J.D.

LGBTQ 101

Bisexual

BBiology

Bias

Binary

CCisgender

Chromosomes

Cross DresserComing Out

DDemisexual

EExpression

F Femme

Feminine

Fluidity

GGender

Gender Identity

Gender Expression

Gender Independent

H Hetero-normative

Hormones

I Intersex

Intersectionality

Implicit Bias

JJourney

K

Kings/Queens of Drag

LLesbian

M Masculine

Male

Neutral

NNon-binaryOOrientation

Q Queer

Questioning

R Romantic Attraction

SSurgery

StereotypesSexuality

Straight

PPansexual

Pride

Pronouns

UUnderstanding

Unconscious Bias

V Vocabulary

T Transgender

They/Them/Theirs

Third GenderTwo-Spirit

TPOC

WWPATH

X X Chromosome

XX XY XXY

Y Y Chromosome

ZZero Judgment

AllyA Asexual

Androgynous

Anatomy

Agender

Sexuality

Graphs

1. Biology

2. Gender Identity

3. Gender Expression

4. Sexual Orientation

Sexuality Graphs

BIOLOGY(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Male

Female

Intersex

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1 in 100 infants at birth have bodies that differ

from standard male and female

Between 1 in 1,500 to 1 in 2,000 infants at birth

have noticeably atypical genitalia such that a

specialist is consulted

70 internal intersex conditions

Frequency of Intersex Births

Source: Blackless, Melanie et al,

American Journal of Human Biology

12:151-166 (2000) & isna.org

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

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BIOLOGY(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Male

Female

Intersex Man

Woman

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

Sex & Gender

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BIOLOGY(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Male

Female

Intersex Man

Woman

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

Cisgender

OR

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BIOLOGY(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Male

Female

Intersex Man

Woman

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

OR

Transgender

Sexuality Graphs © 2018. All rights reserved.

BIOLOGY

(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Female

Male Intersex Man

Woman

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

Transgender

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GENDER EXPRESSION(communication/perception of gender)

Masculine

FeminineAndrogynous/

Gender Neutral

Genderqueer

Gender Fluid

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SEXUAL ORIENTATION(physical/romantic attraction)

Attracted to Men

Attracted to WomenAsexual

Demisexual

Bisexual

Pansexual

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Defending Your Gender

GENDER IDENTITY(psychological/internal sense of self)

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Sexuality Graphs © 2018. All rights reserved.

BIOLOGY

(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)

Male

Female

Intersex Man

Woman

Gender Fluid

Genderqueer

Non-binary

Third Gender

Agender

GENDER IDENTITY

(psychological/internal sense of self)

Sexuality Graphs

GENDER EXPRESSSION

(communication/perception of gender)

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

(physical/romantic attraction)

Masculine

Feminine

Genderqueer

Gender Fluid

Androgynous/

Gender Neutral

Attracted to Men Pansexual

Attracted to

WomenAsexual

Demisexual

Bisexual

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Allyship Progression

Allyship Stages

CelebrationAcceptance

Newbie Ally

- Interested in learning more

- Seeks education

- Listens to learn

Everyday Ally

- Displays Ally card/rainbow

- Likes LGBTQ-friendly content on social media

Active Ally

- Joins LGBTQ group(s)

- Posts/shares LGBTQ-friendly content on social media

- Participates in Pride festivities

Super Ally

- Advocates at local, state or national level

- Educates/Shares stories in public

- Sponsors Pride festivities

Improving Allyship

• Be open to learning new concepts

Bisexual

BBiology

Bias

Binary

CCisgender

Chromosomes

Cross DresserComing Out

DDemisexual

EExpression

F Femme

Feminine

Fluidity

GGender

Gender Identity

Gender Expression

Gender Independent

H Hetero-normative

Hormones

I Intersex

Intersectionality

Implicit Bias

JJourney

K

Kings/Queens of Drag

LLesbian

M Masculine

Male

Neutral

NNon-binaryOOrientation

Q Queer

Questioning

R Romantic Attraction

SSurgery

StereotypesSexuality

Straight

PPansexual

Pride

Pronouns

UUnderstanding

Unconscious Bias

V Vocabulary

T Transgender

They/Them/Theirs

Third GenderTwo-Spirit

TPOC

WWPATH

X X Chromosome

XX XY XXY

Y Y Chromosome

ZZero Judgment

AllyA Asexual

Androgynous

Anatomy

Agender

Improving Allyship

• Be open to learning new concepts

• Be willing to make mistakes

• Respect names and pronouns

• Be careful with your money and time

• Speak up at home & office

• Share LGBTQ-friendly content on your social media

• Display your Ally card in your home & office

Improving Allyship

• Display your pronouns (name tags, virtual meetings, email

signature blocks, social media)

• Choose gender neutral language

Evaluate Common Phrases

Boyfriend/Girlfriend Partner

Son/Daughter Child

Boy/Girl Individual/Client

Man/Woman

He/She They

Homosexual Gay/Lesbian

Transgendered Transgender

Lifestyle (Choice) Literally Anything Else

Instead of: Use:

Improving Allyship

• Display your pronouns (name tags, virtual meetings, email

signature blocks, social media)

• Choose gender neutral language (individual, partner, child)

• Register and vote

• Understand the difference between public vs. private answers

• Remember the difference between being effective vs. being

right

Improving Allyship

at Work

• Review your HR policies and procedures for inclusive language

and content regarding hiring, promoting, exiting, transferring,

and transitioning at work (including restrooms)

• Update forms with open-ended questions

• Update phone scripts for inclusive language

• Advocate to ensure your healthcare policies include

transition-related care

• Provide training and education on diverse topics

• Request anonymous feedback on policies and procedures

Want More Ways to Help?

• Visit our website at AcademyLGBTQ.com

• Like us on social media

• Share LGBTQ-friendly content on your social media

• Display your Ally card in your home & office

• Refer us to speak to your firm/group

• Refer parents for our 2-Day Parent Academy

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