2. WHAT DOES
LGBT MEAN?
LGBT is an initialism that stands for
"lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender." In use since the 1990s,
the initialism, as well as some of its
common variants, functions as an
umbrella term for certain sexualities
and gender identities.
3. A female whose predominant
sexual orientation is towards
individuals of the same gender.
LESBIAN
5. A person whose primary sexual
and affectional orientation is
toward individuals of the same and
other genders, or without regard to
gender.
BISEXUAL
6. Transgender is most frequently
used as an umbrella term, with the
following common definitions:
• A person whose gender identity or
expression does not conform to
(dominant-group social) birth sex
and gender.
• A gender other than man or woman.
• Having no gender or multiple identities.
TRANSGENDER