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What Is the Pride Acronym?

The Pride Acronym is a series of letters that represent the queer community. Throughout this post, we will explain in depth what each letter stands for. This is the acronym: LGBTQIA+.

These are the short versions of what each of the letters stand for:

Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender
Queer/Questioning
Intersex
Asexual/Aromantic/Ally
+ any other identity or orientation under the queer umbrella

Let's go more in depth!

Lesbian:

Refers to women who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to other women.

Gay:

Generally refers to men who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to other men, but can also be used as an umbrella term for anyone who is attracted to the same sex.

Bisexual:

Refers to individuals who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to both their own gender and another gender.

Transgender:

Refers to individuals whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes trans men (assigned female at birth but identify as male) and trans women (assigned male at birth but identify as female), as well as non-binary and genderqueer individuals who do not exclusively identify as male or female.

Queer:

An umbrella term that encompasses a variety of sexual/romantic orientations and gender identities that are not exclusively heterosexual or cisgender. It is also used by some as a means of reclaiming a historically derogatory term.

Questioning:

Refers to individuals who are exploring their sexual/romantic orientation, gender identity, or both.

Intersex:

Refers to individuals who are born with physical sex characteristics that do not comply with typical binary notions of male or female bodies. This can include variations in chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, or genitalia.

Asexual/Aromantic:

Refers to individuals who do not experience sexual attraction to others, or who have low or absent interest in sexual activity. The a-umbrella also includes aromantic individuals who do not experience romantic attraction.

Allies:

Sometimes, the "A" also stands for Allies, which refers to people who support and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, even if they do not identify with any orientations or identities under the umbrella themselves.

Plus:

The plus sign is inclusive of all other identities and orientations that are not specifically covered by the previous letters, ensuring the acronym remains inclusive to the whole community. This can include but is certainly not limited to the following:

Pansexual: Refers to an individual who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to people regardless of gender. This means this individual could be equally attracted to males, females, non-binary, and genderqueer people.

Non-Binary: Describes a person who does not exclusively identify as male or female. They can have a mix of gender or no gender at all.

Genderqueer: Refers to individuals who do not follow the "normal" gender binary rules. This can be used as an umbrella term that includes transgender, non-binary, agender, gender fluid, etc. Or it can be used as its own identity for individuals who do not have a specific/realized gender identity.

Autosexual: A term describing an individual who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to themselves. This does not mean they cannot be attracted to others.

Polyamorous: Polyamory is to have a sexual and/or romantic relationship between three or more consenting people.

Two-Spirit: A term that refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender, and/or spiritual identity.

What is the importance of the Pride Acronym and why should we use it?

Just like the various Pride flags, the LGBTQIA+ acronym is designed to be inclusive and to recognize the diversity of experiences and identities within the broader community.

Even if "queer" is an umbrella term for all the LGBTQIA+ identities, it is important to recognize the certain type of "queer" a person is. Also, though some do prefer it, some people of the community may not be comfortable using that word to describe themselves because of the historically derogatory undertone.

It is extremely important that we humans learn to respect each other and this is a great step in the direction of acceptance!

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