What straight people need to know about lgbt people
I quote the following article from this link http://www.sanctuaryforall.org/language-article Language is a tricky thing. Sometimes the simple act of talking can feel like walking a tightrope made of all the things you’ve ever learned about how not to offend someone. But, since we humans do like to talk so much, it’s important that we consider how our words affect others, even when it seems exhausting. Step 1 of loving our LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) neighbors is simply this: we must be aware of the words we use. To help us all in this journey, we’ve compiled a few guidelines to follow, along with examples of old and new ways of speaking. Don’t feel bad if you’ve done these things before. Most of us have. 1. Avoid using the words “homosexual” and “homosexuality.” We’re not saying you’ll never, ever use these words again, or that if you do say them, you’ve committed a major faux pas. But, the truth is that in the past, the word “homosexual” has been used to alienat