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A selective list of terms and definitions from the National Union of Students. "Remember, words shape and are shaped by human interaction. They can be our tools, use, misuse and reclaim them queer! "
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A listing of terms you might encounter.
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Various terms used to describe feminine lesbians.
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Definitions of terms from androgyne to transsexuals.
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Why is "gay marriage" an inaccurate term to describe marriage between same-sex couples? And why does use of the term "reparative therapy" give credence to the anti-gay myth that LGBT people are "broken" and in need of "repair"?
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Words like "faggot," "dyke," "pervert" and "deviant" often are used to denigrate LGBT people. See GLAAD's list of homophobic insults, epithets and defamatory characterisations to watch out for.
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Have you ever read an article on "the straight lifestyle" or "the heterosexual agenda"? Yet some people still insist that such concepts should be applied to gay and lesbian people. Read about these and other offensive terms.
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Pronouns and names are key to reporting on transgender men and women with respect. Learn more about gender identity issues and language in GLAAD's Transgender section.
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Ever wonder what "LGBT" means? Or why "queer" can be both an insult and part of the title of a hit TV show? Find out with the glossary of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).
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