<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOver the years, in Brazil, the acronym used for LGBTQIA+ groups has changed. See some of its uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcronyms<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr> GLS<\/td> Gays, L\u00e9sbicas e Simpatizantes (Gays, Lesbians and Supporters)<\/td><\/tr> GLB<\/td> Gays, L\u00e9sbicas e Bissexuais (Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals)<\/td><\/tr> GLBT<\/td> Gays, L\u00e9sbicas, Bissexuais, Transexuais e Travestis (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transsexuals and Transvestites)<\/td><\/tr> LGBTQIA+<\/td> L\u00e9sbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Transexuais e Travestis, Queers, Intersexuais, Assexuais e todos os outros g\u00eaneros e sexualidades (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transsexuals and Transvestites, Queers, Intersex, Asexuals and all other genders and sexualities)<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Sexo biol\u00f3gico<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt is designated at birth according to the biological characteristics of the newborn. Chromosomes, genitalia, hormonal composition, etc may be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>G\u00eanero<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSocial construction that identifies whether a person is male or female according to their biological sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Identidade de g\u00eanero<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe perception that each person has of themselves, regardless of biological sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGender identities<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr> Transg\u00eanero<\/td> Someone who identifies with a gender other than the one assigned at birth<\/td><\/tr> Cisg\u00eanero<\/td> Someone who identifies with the same gender assigned at birth<\/td><\/tr> N\u00e3o-bin\u00e1rio<\/td> Someone who does not identify as having an exclusive gender<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Disforia de g\u00eanero<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA discomfort or dissatisfaction with characteristics related to the gender assigned at birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Orienta\u00e7\u00e3o sexual<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt is the ability of each individual to feel physical, emotional, or affective attraction for another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSexual Orientation<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr> Heterossexual<\/td> Someone who is attracted to the opposite sex<\/td><\/tr> Homossexual<\/td> Someone who is attracted to the same sex<\/td><\/tr> Bissexual<\/td> Someone who is attracted to both sexes<\/td><\/tr> Assexual<\/td> Someone who is not attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex<\/td><\/tr> Pansexual<\/td> Someone who is attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Nome social<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt is the name used by transsexual and transvestite individuals while there has been no change in their legal documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>LGBTQIA+ Vocabulary in Portuguese<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGay<\/td> A man who is attracted to another man<\/td><\/tr> L\u00e9sbica<\/td> A woman who is attracted to another woman<\/td><\/tr> Mulher trans<\/td> Someone who identifies as female even though they were designated male at birth<\/td><\/tr> Homem trans<\/td> Someone who identifies as male even though they were designated female at birth<\/td><\/tr> Travesti<\/td> Someone who was designated male at birth but identifies as a female figure<\/td><\/tr> Drag Queen<\/td> Temporary performance that has no connection to sexual orientation or gender identity<\/td><\/tr> Queer<\/td> An adjective used for people who identify with all sexual orientations and genders<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote<\/strong>: For many years, the term Travesti had a pejorative meaning behind it. It was used for marginalized people, who usually worked in prostitution. However, recently the term has been re-signified, becoming a proud label for many transvestites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>LGBTQIA+ Brazilians<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLearn about some LGBTQIA+ Brazilians who are successful in Brazil; check out our Instagram post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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