Language In and About the LGBT Community

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Understanding LGBT Language

Join us in exploring the diverse and nuanced language that connects the LGBT community. Our quiz delves into personal identities, social dynamics, and the impact of language on inclusivity.

Share your experiences and opinions
Understand diverse perspectives on LGBT labels
Reflect on the importance of language in public spaces

22 Questions6 MinutesCreated by ExpressingTruth247

What is the primary way(s) you connect with other LGBT people in person?

I notice something they have that's in pride themed colors

Key phrases (ex: girl in red)

Probing for political, social, or moral views

I immediately come out to them

Their wardrobe can give it away

Body language can give it away

I've never met another LGBT person in person

Other

What is the primary way(s) you know who to avoid because of their negative views towards the LGBT community?

Probing for their political, social, or moral views

Other people tell me their political, social, or moral views when they're not solicited

I notice their uncomfortable body language when anything related to the community comes up in conversation

Wardrobe can give it away

I only find out about their views after I've come out to them

I've never met someone who was homophobic/transphobic

Other

What is your opinions on labels?

I like the basic labels included in LGBTQIA acronym, but not microlabels

I'm ok with people using any labels, including microlabels

I don't really microlabels but I'll respect those who use them

What are your opinions on neopronouns?

I want neopronouns to become normalized in society because they/them doesn't accurate reflect some nonbinary people's genders

I want neopronouns to become normalized for a different reason

I'm indifferent about neopronouns

I don't like neopronouns because they're too complicated

I don't like neopronouns because I think they/them is fine

I don't really like neopronouns but I'll use them to be respectful

What is your opinion on the reclamation of slurs

I favor it and I think anybody who identifies as LGBT should be able to use any LGBT slur

I favor it but only people who have been harmed by that slur can use it (for example, only lesbians should be allowed to say the d-slur)

I don't like it but other people can if they want to

I don't like it and I don't think slurs can be reclaimed

What is a phrase that you hear that is not blatantly homophobic or transphobic, but is actually offensive/insulting?

What are common key words/phrases that let you know somebody is homophobic/transphobic? (i.e. TERFs will call themselves "biological women")

Why do you think public spaces should use inclusive language (maybe include a short personal experience if you want)?

What are some positive words that yourself and people in the LGBT community use to describe themselves that homophobic/transphobic people would oppose?

What are some negative words that yourself and people in the LGBT community would use to describe somebody who is homophobic/transphobic?

Can you think of any positive words you or other people in the LGBT community would use to describe homophobic/transphobic people?

Overall, how would you say language within the LGBT community impacts and shapes the LGBT community POSITIVELY?

Overall, how would you say language within the LGBT community impacts and shapes the LGBT community NEGATIVELY?

Do you feel like your language and expression are limited when you're talking to somebody who is homophobic/transphobic? If so, please describe how.

Do you feel like you language and expression are limited when you're talking to a cishet person who isn't homophobic/transphobic? If so, how?

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