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Draft:List of Commonly Used Queer Acronyms

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This page explains the commonly used Rainbow Community Acronyms. Queer Acronyms are names commonly used to refer to the Rainbow/Queer community.

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LGB

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In the early 1990s, the acronym LGB was created by the Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals. [1] They had had a long-standing relationship, which caused them to unite in this acronym, which then turned into the Rainbow Community

LGBT/LGBT+

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The most commonly used acronym when referring to members of the queer and transgender community is LGBT/LGBT+ this acronym stands for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual. The plus sign (+) at the end is often used to acknowledge other identities without directly listing them. This acronym has been used since the 1990s. [1]

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LGBTQ+

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This acronym has become the most widely used acronym in the Queer and Transgender communities. This acronym stands for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual and Queer. The plus sign (+) at the end is often used to acknowledge other identities without directly listing them. [2]

LGBTQIA+

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This a commonly used acronym that includes the members of the LGBTQ community, (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and Queers.) However, this also acknowledges two more communities that were previously in the (+) section. The first is the Intersex community. The second is the Asexual community. [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "From LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identity". National Geographic Society. 19 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Everything You Need to Know About the History of the LGBTQ+ Acronym". 5 April 2023.