Although some people in the LGBTQIA+ community may identify as gay or use the term broadly, this descriptor is not applicable to everyone.Online talk, "Judy, Oz, and the Need for a Shared History" In formal environments, please avoid referring to the entire LGBTQIA+ community as gay. However, the previous options (with the plus signs) are even more inclusive, as some people may not feel Queer can be used as a general term to capture identity. By using ‘Q’ (which stands for ‘queer’), LGBTQ is often considered a general, encompassing term for individuals in the community. That said, to remain both respectful of past connotations and inclusive when in formal environments, using the previous options (with the plus signs) is preferable. While queer was historically a slur, this term has been reclaimed by the LGBTQIA+ community and, within the community, is now often considered an acceptable descriptor. These acronyms and the plus sign represent “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Allies, and more.” By using a plus sign, all of these options are generally considered an inclusive way to refer to the entire LGBTQIA+ community. Here are explanations for a few common descriptors you may encounter.
There are many ways to refer (and not to refer) to the LGBTQIA+ community. My name is Ramesh and my pronouns are he/him.” the person who is primarily leading the meeting or whoever asks a questions) to introduce their pronouns along with their nameĮxample: “I’m presenting on health today. If in an environment too large for everyone to introduce themselves, ask anyone who speaks (e.g.If on zoom/virtual, having everyone place their pronouns next to their names:.Have everyone introduce themselves with their pronouns:Įxample: “My name is Fatima and my pronouns are she/her”).At the beginning of each class/meeting, ask people to state their pronouns.Lead by example and introduce yourself with your pronouns.If I want to learn someone’s pronouns, what should I do? If I don’t know someone’s pronouns, what should I do? Never single out one person because you feel particularly uncertain about their pronouns. Therefore, try your best not assume others’ pronouns. A person’s pronouns may not match what they ‘look like’ to you. Pronouns include but are not limited to she/her, they/them, he/him.
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