Normalisation

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The normalization of l***q+ identities involves recognizing and accepting people regardless of their s****l orientation or gender identity as part of the natural diversity of human experience. It entails creating inclusive environments, challenging stereotypes, advocating for equal rights, and fostering understanding and respect for all individuals regardless of their s****l orientation or gender identity.

LGBTQ" stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning. It's an acronym used to represent a diverse range of s****l orientations and gender identities within the community.

You may be familiar with the rainbow-striped Pride flag. In recent years, this flag has been updated and expanded to represent the intersectional diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2-S) communities.

What does the 2 in LGBTQ2 mean?

Two-Spirits

A person whose gender identity is different from the s*x placed on their birth certificate. “Q” stands for Queer. Queer is an umbrella term often time used to categorize the entirety of the LGBTQ2+ community. Next, we have the “2”. It's for Two-Spirits.

The acronym stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and the + holds space for the expanding and new understanding of different parts of the very diverse gender and s****l identities

Rainbow. The best-known symbol for the l***q+ community, the rainbow's association with Pride dates to 1978 when Gilbert Baker designed the original Pride flag.

Designed by artist Gilbert Baker at the request of San Francisco City Supervisor and first openly gay elected official in the history of California, Harvey Milk, the original rainbow flag made its debut at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade celebration on June 25, 1978