UnderstandingIdentities

Understanding LGBTQIA: What the Letters Stand For

Introduction to LGBTQIA: Meaning and History The acronym LGBTQIA stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Ally. It is a way to refer collectively to the diverse group of individuals who identify as a sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression outside of the traditional heterosexual/cisgender norms. The origins of the LGBTQIA movement can be traced back to the…