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The right words can help open people’s hearts and minds, while other words can create distance or confusion.\u003Cbr>Designed for new allies who often face a confusing array of terminology and descriptions, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary to use and avoid. For messages and approaches that can be used to talk about various issues, see MAP’sonline collection of messaging guides and resources [at ](at www.lgbtmap.org/messaging-guides)[www.lgbtmap.org/messaging-guides](at www.lgbtmap.org/messaging-guides).\u003Cbr>GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  Terms to Use | Usage Examples |  Terms to Avoid | Explanation |  |\n|  | • gay (adj.)\u003Cbr>• lesbian (n. or adj.)\u003Cbr>• bisexual, bi (adj.) | “gay people”\u003Cbr>“gay man/men”“lesbian couple”“bisexual people”“He is gay.” / ”She is a lesbian.” /“He is bisexual.” | • “homosexual”\u003Cbr>• “gay”(n.) (as in,“He is a gay.”) | Gay is an adjective, not a noun; it is sometimes used as a shorthand term encompassing gay, lesbian and bisexual orientations (though not transgender people or gender identity). Also, while many lesbians may identify as gay, the term lesbian(s) is clearer when talking only about a woman or women.\u003Cbr>Opponents of LGBT equality often use words like“homosexual” to stigmatize gay people by reducing their lives to purely sexual terms. |  |\n|  | • being gay/lesbian/ bisexual | “She talked about being gay/a lesbian/ bisexual.”“He discussed being bisexual.” | • “homosexuality”\u003Cbr>• “lesbianism”\u003Cbr>• “That’s so gay.”(a hurtful slur) | Talking about a person’s “homosexuality” can, in some cases, reduce the life of that person to purely sexual terms. Talk about being gay/lesbian/bisexual instead. Also, the term “lesbianism” is considered pejorative, as is using “gay” as an insult or slur. |  |\n|  | • lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (on first usage)\u003Cbr>• gay and transgender (on repeated subsequent references, as needed for brevity, TV or radio ads, etc.)\u003Cbr>• LGBT (with LGBT and allied audiences; in longer written documents such as reports, after defining) | “people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender”\u003Cbr>“laws that protect gay and transgender people”\u003Cbr>“Only 29 % of LGBT adults in the United States report they are thriving financially, compared to 39 % of non-LGBT adults.” | • “LGBT”(with those who are not yet strong supporters) | Reference both sexual orientation and gender identity when talking about issues pertaining to the entire LGBT community. 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A person’s orientation is…” | • “sexual preference”\u003Cbr>• “gay/lesbian/ bisexual lifestyle”\u003Cbr>• “same-sex attractions”\u003Cbr>• “sexual identity” | The term “sexual preference” is used by opponents to suggest that being gay, lesbian or bisexual is a choice, and therefore can be changed or “cured.”Similarly, the term “lifestyle” is used to stigmatize LGBT people and suggest that ","cbCaiqBguYRxaC7L","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqBguYRxaC7L","pdf",1009810,"English","# Introduction\n## Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual\n### Terms to Use\n### Terms to Avoid\n## Transgender\n### Terms to Use\n### Terms to Avoid","[{\"question\":\"Why does word choice matter when talking about LGBT people and equality?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains that language can open hearts and minds or create distance and confusion. 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