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Gender identity is the way someone identifies with their physical gender. Gender Identity Disorder is when a person does not identify with their physical gender. A boy, for example, may have boy parts but identifies himself with the opposite sex. Everything in this person's being says "I'm a female" but the body parts don't match that identity. This is called transgendered which just means cross-gendered. They are not usually considered "gay" though. In many, many cases the person will go through GSR, Gender Reassignment Surgery. Then the body parts more closely resemble the emotional gender identification. A male who goes through GSR and becomes female and then has a male partner would not be considered gay. They are a female and male in partnership.
Sexual orientation is the way someone identifies sexually with the same/opposite sex. A woman who identifies as a lesbian can have female body parts AND be sexually attracted to other women, and still identify with their female body parts.
In the abbreviation GLBT community, GLBT stands for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans-gender. Trans-gender is the ONLY one that is NOT a sexual orientation. Bisexual is someone who is sexually attracted to both genders.
Transgendered and transsexual are very different. A transsexual wears clothing of the opposite sex for sexual gratification and usually identifies as "straight." Someone who is transgendered doesn't wear clothing of the opposite sex for sexual gratification, but because it matches their gender identity.
A Drag Queen wears clothing of the opposite sex and identifies with their physical gender, though they often refer to themselves as "she." They are usually sexually attracted to the same sex, so then would identify as gay, not transgendered.
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I'm a girl with boy parts that likes girls-Straight
I'm a girl with boy parts that likes boys-Gay
I'm a guy with girl parts that likes boys-Straight
I'm a guy with girl parts that likes girls-Gay
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What are the three aspects of sexual self-definition?
The three aspects of sexual self-definition are sexual orientation (who one is attracted to), gender identity (how one identifies their gender), and sexual behavior or practices (what one does sexually).
Does Amazon offer its employees diversity training covering gender identity?
No. They offer diversity training covering sexual orientation, but not gender identity.
What is the difference between gender dysphoria and being transgender?
Gender dysphoria is a psychological condition where a person feels distress due to a mismatch between their assigned gender at birth and their gender identity. Being transgender, on the other hand, is when a person's gender identity does not align with the gender they were assigned at birth. Gender dysphoria is a medical diagnosis, while being transgender is an identity.
What are the difference between sex and sexuality?
Human Sexuality can be defined/determined by different things: Sex in biology, gender identity, sexual orientation, animal sexual behavior, and plant sexuality. Sex is generally the ACT of sex.
What is the meaning of Omnisexual?
Pansexual, or sexually attracted or open to all people regardless of gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
What is gay pride?
Gay pride is a movement of Gay, lesbian, and bisexual people pronouncing their pride in their sexuality or sexual orientation. "The movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity, that diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered." -Wikipedia
You are a girl but you want to be a boy however you still like boys what are you Transgender?
Gender Identity (the gender you consider yourself to be) has nothing to do with sexual orientation (the gender you are attracted to); therefor, a girl who considers herself male is an FTM transgender who can "like" boys or girls. Just like a biological man can be attracted to men or women. There is no difference between a transman and a genetic man aside from his chromosomes.
Can gay people get breast cancer?
Yes, they are able to get breast cancer. Cancer is not homophobic, and does not discriminate on the race, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of a person.
Are gays and lesbians in Maine protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression are explicitly prohibited in employment, housing, credit, public accommodation and educational opportunity.
Are men with asperger's syndrome more likely to be gay?
There is no direct link between having Asperger's syndrome and being gay. Sexual orientation and gender identity are complex and are not determined by a person's neurological condition. Each individual's sexual orientation is unique to them and can vary regardless of any other factors.
What is the difference between racist and discriminatory?
Racism is discrimination based soley on race. "Discriminatory" could refer to any type of discrimination, such as that based on gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
What is your gender identity?
My gender identity is insert individual's gender identity here.
