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  • Micro-aggression that almost every member of the LGBTQ community faces on a daily basis

    Micro-aggression that almost every member of the LGBTQ community faces on a daily basis

    As a member of the LGBTQ community, everyday, seemingly harmless, or minor discrimination, also known as micro-aggression, is an inevitable part of everyday life.

    Micro-aggression is defined as everyday intentional or unintentional insults or “attacks” that convey hostile, derogatory, or negative messages.

    It must be said, however, that in many cases the person who makes these comments is kind-hearted and unaware that he has said or done something rude or offensive.

    When viewed from the side, microaggression may seem harmless or insignificant. People might think that these seemingly harmless comments should simply be ignored. But over time, this type of interaction can cause significant damage. Studies have found that people who experience micro-aggression on a daily basis face mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, as well as physical health problems such as high blood pressure.

    HOW TO RESPOND TO MICROAGGRESSION?

    Should it be ignored? Show dissatisfaction? Explain? Or say something later when you have been able to grasp what happened? It depends on each individual and the circumstances. First, consider your physical security. Evaluate your relationship with this person, the place you are (in case you encounter microaggression in the workplace, you will have to act differently than sitting with friends), and whether you are emotionally ready for such a conversation.

    If you want to respond to comment now and now, the simplest strategy is to ask, “What did you mean by that?” Sometimes when people make seemingly offensive comments, they may not even realize that what they are saying has a negative connotation. By asking for clarification, this person has the opportunity to hear or reflect on what they have just said, perhaps to correct what has been said, or even to apologize.

    And what if you are the cause of micro-aggression? First, be aware that it does not make you a bad person. Many people with good intentions inadvertently make offensive comments from time to time. We all have something we don’t fully understand.

    Remember, if you have inadvertently offended someone, do not try to defend your misconception, which is usually a person’s natural reaction. Try to understand what the other person is saying and how it has affected them, and even apologize if you have hurt them.

    MICRO-AGGRESSION THAT LGBTQ PEOPLE FACE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES:

    1. Assumption that in a non-traditional relationship, one partner is a “man” and the other is a “woman”.

    Many lesbian couples face this. More masculine women are often treated as men, giving them some kind of privilege, while the other person, due to their more feminine appearance, is treated with less respect.

    2. Assumption that LGBTQ is a “choice” or a “lifestyle”

    3. Questions about a person’s intimate body parts, such as, “What exactly is down there for you?”

    4. Tell someone that he doesn’t look gay, lesbian, etc.

    5. Expect a person to have certain personality traits or interests based on stereotypes.

    For example, expect a gay guy to want to go shopping with a bunch of girls and other situations that are portrayed in movies.

    6. Ask the transperson when a “surgery” is planned.

    This not only misleads into believing that transgender people need to have surgery to become healthy people, but also that there is some “one universal operation” that transgender people need to perform in order to “successfully” fit into the trans world. Many choose to never have surgery, many simply cannot afford it.

    7. Assume that non-traditionally oriented people cannot compare themselves with traditionally oriented ones

    It is assumed that non-traditionally oriented people cannot give relationship advice to traditionally oriented people and that these people cannot form an understanding with each other, understand each other’s situations and life experiences.

    8. Ask lesbians how they have sex

    This is such an invasive and personal issue. People, mostly men, automatically think that women owe them this answer. For the most part, these questioners also think that sex is the only interaction between the penis and the vagina.

    9. Ask the person if he / she has a boyfriend / girlfriend / husband / wife based on how he / she looks.

    10. Think that you can “correct” or “change” a person’s sexuality

    11. Exclusion of the other half of the LGBTQ person from family activities.

    12. Speaking on behalf of LGBTQ people without allowing them to express their views.

    An example of this is workplaces, schools, or institutions that want to take part in inclusion training and discuss how best to support non-traditional people. When accepting, for example, support for transgender people in the workplace, a representative from this group should be included among the decision-makers.

    13. Ask someone you just met to tell the story of how he “got out of the closet” or revealed his sexuality to others

    Usually, these are people you just meet who ask, “How did you know you liked girls? Have you been with a man to make sure of that? ”No one owes anyone their story of discovering sexuality and their history to give insight or entertainment to an audience.

  • 23 sexuality terms that everyone needs to know

    23 sexuality terms that everyone needs to know

    Whether you are a member of LGBTQ + or are thinking of supporting such a movement, we have compiled a list of terms that include concepts related to modern sexuality.

    Gender, sexual orientation and romantic choices cover the whole spectrum of sexuality today – and, as you know, everything has long been more than just black and white. Today, LGBTQ + members can identify their sexuality with many different terms, where everyone can choose what is more relevant to their specific interests.

    So whether you’re identifying with one of these terms or just want to be a better ally, read on to learn more about the 23 sexuality and gender-related terms that are important to know.

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    1. Demi romances

    A demro-romantic person can be described as one who feels romantic feelings only after a strong connection with someone has been established.

    The main difference between a person who is demiromantic and one who is not is that there is actually no sense of romance in the beginning. They only occur over time, forming a deep emotional connection with the partner.

    2. Bi romantics

    Biromantism is a term that excludes sexuality from bisexuality and focuses instead on the emotional aspect. In other words, a biromantic person is able to feel a romantic connection with people who have both similar and different genders of their own. There is no concept of sexual interest in this case.

    3. Self sexual

    If you identify yourself as self-sexual, it could mean that you feel a sexual attraction to yourself. Although autosexuality is often associated with narcissism, experts agree that it is not an accurate description of the term.

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    Narcissists demand admiration and attention from others and they lack empathy. People who identify themselves as autosexual are able to form relationships with others but prefer to have sex with themselves.

    4. Orientation

    Orientation or sexual orientation describes what sexually attracts you.

    5. Gender

    Although there is often an equal sign between gender and orientation, there is a significant difference. Sexual orientation is what attracts you romantically, while gender identity is how a person perceives himself, for example, as a man, woman, non-binary, etc.

    6. Heterosexual

    Heterosexual people are attracted to the opposite sex.

    7. Gay

    The term ‘gay’ traditionally refers to men who are attracted to other men. However, it is used to refer to the LGBTQ + community as a whole, or to identify anyone who is not heterosexual.

    8. Lesbian

    A lesbian is a woman who meets and is attracted to other women.

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    9. Queer (direct Latvian translation would be ‘homosexual’, ‘strange, strange’ ) ‘

    Queer is a term used by a person who is not heterosexual but is also dissatisfied with the limitations of the term ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’.

    Most, if not all queer people at some point in life have been ashamed of their sexual orientation, especially at an early age, before they were able to find other people with similar interests.

    Many queer can also move to new cities and find new families or communities. For Queer individuals, finding this community can be one of the most important turning points in life. Many people describe themselves as bisexual and at the same time queer.

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    10. LGBTQ+

    LGBTQ stands for the wider queer community. This means lesbian (L), gay (G), bisexual (B), transgender (T), queer (Q) and others. Sometimes “Q” also means the word “question”, which are those who question their sexuality, or it is written as ‘LGBTQQ’ or ‘LGBTQ +’. Initially, the letter combination was ‘GLBT’, later also ‘LGBT’ or ‘LGBTQI’ (with ‘I’ for intersex people).

    11. Bisexual

    Bisexual refers to the ability to have sex with one’s own sex as well as the opposite sex.

    12. Psexual

    The terms ‘bisexual’ and ‘pansex’ seem to overlap, and some use both to describe their orientation. Psexuality is defined as having sex with people regardless of their gender identity. For psexuals, gender is not the determining point.

    13. Bifobia

    Bifobia is the fear, hatred and stigmatization of bisexual people. This is usually rooted in false stereotypes, such as the assumption that bisexuals cannot be monogamous and that they only meet other people, or that they consider themselves bisexuals, for example, men who do not want to admit that they are actually gay.

    14. Gender binary

    Due to gender binary, it is assumed that someone is either male or female based on the sex assigned at birth. As the gender revolution grows and there is more understanding of socialized gender roles, more and more people are beginning to understand themselves and others – that there can be more than just a woman and a man.

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    15. Non-binary

    A non-binary person does not identify their gender in binary form (male and female). These people are usually not too masculine or too feminine.

    16. Gender fluid

    Usually, flowing sex describes a person whose gender fluctuates and who has a different gender identity at different times. Like non-binary people, how people of the fluid sex describe themselves and what terms they use to describe themselves can vary over time. One day they may feel more like men and the other more than women, at the same time both male and female, at the same time non-binary, female or all at the same time, and so on.

    17. Transpersonal

    It is sometimes referred to as ‘trans’. This term refers to a person whose gender, given by the doctor at birth, does not match his or her gender identity.

    18. Intersex

    A person who is born with chromosomes of both sexes, external genitals or the internal reproductive system, but who is not considered a standard – a man or a woman. About 1.7% of children are born with a mixed sexual anatomy, which makes it difficult to label them as male or female. People of the opposite sex are also called hermaphrodites.

    19. Cis

    Cis is an abbreviation for ‘cisgender’ or a person whose gender corresponds to the sex assigned to them at birth.

    20. Cishet

    Cishet is an abbreviation for someone who is both cis and heterosexual. A Cishet person is both identified with the sex that was given at birth and is heterosexual.

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    21. Asexual

    Simply put, asexuality is related to the fact that a person is not sexually attracted to other people. You may want a close and even romantic relationship with people, but the idea of ​​touching each other’s genitals is not particularly thrilling. Asexuality is different from celibacy, which is the deliberate decision not to have sex with other people. Asexuals may still enjoy masturbation , but they may not fantasize about involving other people.

    22. Hypersexual

    Hypersexuality is exactly what it sounds like. It can be defined as the ability to sexually attach to someone based solely on their appearance without knowing them personally. As long as communication is involved, there is nothing wrong with hypersexuality as it is with asexuality.

    23. Demisexual

    If sexuality is a spectrum that has asexuality at one end and hypersexuality at the other, there is demisexuality in the middle. Demonstration means that a person does not feel sexual attraction to others, but over time it can develop into intimacy and emotional connection.