What is the proper name for a lesbian gay or transgender?

Answer 1

Gays and lesbians are fine. Women can also be called gay.

Queer is not acceptable by everyone. Although some people prefer it, there are just as many that do not. If you don't know how a person feels about the word "queer", then gay and lesbian are best because they are universally acceptable.

"Homosexual" is outdated, and usually used mainly by people who oppose gay rights.

Answer 2

Homosexual (from the ancient greek 'homos' meaning same, and latin 'sexualis', meaning sex).

Answer 3

The correct term, when referring to people attracted to the same sex is "gay" or "lesbian". Homosexual is an outdated term, usually used by people who oppose gay rights.

Answer 4

It's called a Lavender Marriage or a sham marriage.

Answer 5

As a group, the standard way to identify people with minority sexual orientations and identities is LGBT or LGBTQ. There are also longer forms that vary, such as LGBTQQIA2.