LGBT and Related Terms

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LGBT

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Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. Example: The school celebrates Pride Month to show support for the LGBT community.

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SOGIE Bill

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A proposed law in the Philippines that protects people from discrimination based on their Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression. Example: The SOGIE Bill helps make sure everyone is treated fairly, no matter how they identify.

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Gender Identity

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A person’s inner sense of being male, female, both, or neither. Example: Alex was born male but identifies as female.

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Sexual Orientation

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Who someone is emotionally or romantically attracted to. Example: Mia’s sexual orientation is lesbian, meaning she is attracted to other girls.

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Gender Expression

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The way a person shows their gender through clothes, behavior, or hairstyle. Example: Jamie expresses her gender by wearing dresses and makeup.

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Transgender

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A person whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Example: Jordan is transgender; he was born female but now lives as a boy.

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Gay

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A person who is romantically attracted to someone of the same gender (often used for men). Example: Mark is gay and he loves another boy named Leo.

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Lesbian

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A girl or woman who is romantically attracted to other girls or women. Example: Anna is a lesbian who loves another girl in her class.

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Bisexual

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A person who is attracted to both men and women. Example: Carla is bisexual; she likes both boys and girls.

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Ally

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A person who supports and respects the rights of LGBT people, even if they are not LGBT themselves. Example: Ben is an ally who stands up for his LGBT friends when they are bullied.