Lgbt why q

Intersex : People born with sex chromosomes, external genitalia or an internal reproductive system that is not considered standard for males or females. Parents and physicians usually choose the sex of the child, resulting in surgery or hormone treatment.

Typically, these roles are grouped into one of two categories: male or female. Some may have a gender that blends male and female elements, or they may not identify with any gender. Common synonyms or alternatives to non-binary terms include genderqueer and gender nonconforming. Transgender : Unlike non-binary people, transgender people may identify as male or female. In order to honor this rapidly growing trend in messaging to youth and to send a message to those youth that older PFLAGers understand and respect that trend in self-identification, PFLAG National follows the lead of these already inclusive chapters and uses the single "Q" in our messaging, especially as it relates to youth.

We encourage all of our chapters to adopt this trend, and offer the following list of Frequently Asked Questions to help guide PFLAGers in their support of their local communities, especially youth, while still honoring the feelings of those who may still find the term challenging.

A: No. Simply put: they have a feeling they might be different, but are still in a process of exploration. Facebook Twitter Email. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Learn more about the letter and word it stands for here.

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