First term to know is “LGBTQ”; which is an acronym for “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer”. The next term is “Coming Out”; which is simply a term used to describe the process of first acknowledging, accepting, and being prideful of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Another important term is “Ally”; which is simply a straight person who supports and helps stand up for the LGBTQ community. “Closeted” is a term that means a LGBTQ person who has not yet acknowledged, accepted, or became prideful of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Homophobia” is a term in which describes the fear, hatred, or discomfort towards the LGBTQ community. “Transphobia” is a term in which describes the fear, hatred, or discomfort towards specifically Transgender people. “Outing” is a term that means exposing someone's sexual orientation without consent; which could have detrimental repercussions on both the outer and the outed. “Living Openly” simply refers to a state in which the LGBTQ community feels comfortable to be open and honest about their sexuality or gender
First term to know is “LGBTQ”; which is an acronym for “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer”. The next term is “Coming Out”; which is simply a term used to describe the process of first acknowledging, accepting, and being prideful of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Another important term is “Ally”; which is simply a straight person who supports and helps stand up for the LGBTQ community. “Closeted” is a term that means a LGBTQ person who has not yet acknowledged, accepted, or became prideful of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Homophobia” is a term in which describes the fear, hatred, or discomfort towards the LGBTQ community. “Transphobia” is a term in which describes the fear, hatred, or discomfort towards specifically Transgender people. “Outing” is a term that means exposing someone's sexual orientation without consent; which could have detrimental repercussions on both the outer and the outed. “Living Openly” simply refers to a state in which the LGBTQ community feels comfortable to be open and honest about their sexuality or gender