![]() But also be careful not to put the burden of your education on other people when there's a whole wide world of resources out there. If you're puzzled by a term and feel like you can ask someone you love in the LGBTQ community to help you make sense of it, do it. This list is by no means exhaustive, and some of these terms – because they are so personal – likely mean different things to different people. If you want to be an ally, these terms might help – but be aware that many have been used derogatorily by straight, white, cisgender (defined below) people, and were reclaimed over time by the LGBTQ community. Millions of Americans identify as LGBTQ, and like any group, they have their own language to talk about who they are and the challenges they face in a society that doesn't fully accept or protect them.
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