Meaning of lgbt (what is it, concept and definition)

What is LGBT:

LGBT is the acronym that identifies the words lesbian, gay , bisexual and transgender , which is also a movement that was formed by the fight for equality rights for these minority sexual communities.

In the 1950s, there were no words for non-heterosexual people, so the term "third sex" was used.

Later, the word homosexual began to be used to refer to people who like others of the same sex and, years later, the word gay of Anglo-Saxon origin appeared, the use of which became popular.

This situation was already a problem, even because these new vocabulary terms were used in a derogatory and non-integrative way, since conservative family customs were consolidated.

On June 28, 1969, in a bar in New York (United States) called Stonewall , an event occurred that marked history and fueled movements for sexual diversity.

From that moment on, a series of protests began that lasted for days. All the people who were in Stonewall opposed the police forces, who had the order to carry out a raid, in order to claim equal rights and respect.

At that time, non-heterosexual people were heavily criticized, their actions were considered illegal, they were excluded in various social groups and, in addition, they suffered abuse by the police.

For this reason, every June 28, International LGBT Pride Day is commemorated internationally and the use of the initials became popular from then on to identify this community.

However, with the passing of the years and new typifications about the sexual tendencies of individuals, the acronym LGBT has been modified by LGBTTTI, as it is more inclusive.

Its abbreviations include, name and represent both lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, as well as transvestite, transsexual and intersex.

There are different natures within the minorities that make up the LGBT or LGBTTTI movement. These differences lie in the definition of sexual orientation or sexual identity with gender identity. Below are the basic differences:

LGBT or LGBTTTI	Definition	Gender identity	Sexual Orientation
Lesbian	Its name comes from the warrior Amazons who lived on the island of Lesbos mentioned in Greek mythology.	Female	Same-sex attraction.
Gay	The term began to be used in England during the 16th century as a synonym for happy or happy. Today this Anglicanism is used to refer to gay people, especially men.	Male	Same-sex attraction.
Bisexual	People who are attracted to people of the opposite sex and also those who share the same sex.	Male or female	Attraction for both sexes.
Transvestite	They are people who assume the wardrobe and sexuality of the opposite gender.	Male or female	Heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.
Transgender	They are people who do not identify with their biological sex and sexual identity, however they do not physically change.	Male or female	Heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.
Tranny	They are people whose gender identity is in disagreement with their biological sex and sexual identity. Therefore, they undergo hormonal and surgical procedures to homogenize this aspect.	Male or female	Heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.
Intersexual	People who have genitalia of both sexes, for example, having an internal reproductive organ of a woman and external sexual organ of a man.	Male or female	Heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.

LGBT movement

The LGBT movement refers to social and political activities and initiatives that fight for tolerance and against discrimination and homophobic violence.

This movement seeks to recognize and equalize the rights of the people who represent that movement.

It should be noted that although the acronyms LGBT or LGBTTI do not cover all small communities of different sexualities, they are still represented and accept their members.

Thanks to these movements and to tolerance and recognition, there are already several countries that have modified their legal frameworks in order to include, preserve and respect the right and duties that all human beings have.

See also the meaning of Sexual diversity.

Gay march

The gay march is one of the most important, representative and notorious public acts of the International LGBT Pride Day, which invite tolerance and equality.

These marches are characterized by being very colorful thanks to the costumes and makeup that all participants use that day. It is a day in which its participants expose their orientations and identities with pride.

During these marches the most recognized symbols of gay pride, the flag with the colors of the rainbow and the pink triangles are exposed. Both symbols seek to represent the social and political demands with which these minorities identify.

For example, the Federal District of Mexico City, capital of Mexico (CDMX), has declared itself as a friendly city for the LGBT or LGBTTTI community.