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Finding a Common Language

An overview of language in the LGBT community. Finding a Common Language. Finding a common language. Importance of language Population specific Self identity . Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender. LGBT. Questioning Queer Intersex Ally. Definitions continued.

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Finding a Common Language

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  1. An overview of language in the LGBT community Finding a Common Language

  2. Finding a common language • Importance of language • Population specific • Self identity

  3. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender LGBT • Questioning • Queer • Intersex • Ally

  4. Definitions continued • Sexual orientation • Sex • Gender • Gender expression • Gender identity • Gender Role • MSM, WSW

  5. Definitions continued • Homophobia • Heterosexism • Heterosexual privilege

  6. More terms explored • Antiquated terms • Transvestite • Homosexual • Lover • Hermaphrodite

  7. Best practices • Stay current! • Do not use terms that are antiquated, slang or derogatory • Do not make assumptions about language

  8. Acknowledgements This presentation was designed in Spring 2011 by Curran Saile, Program Director of the Pride Center of the Capital Region done in partial completion of Masters in Public Health requirements at the University at Albany School of Public Health. The project would not have been possible without the support of Mary Applegate, Jennifer Manganello, Cheryl Reeves and the Pride Center of the Capital Region.

  9. References Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. GLAAD Media Reference Guide. 2010. Accessed on April 3, 2011 at http://www.glaad.org/reference/offensive . Rutgers University. Answer Sex Ed, Honestly. 2011. Accessed April 3,2011 at http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/glbtq .

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