LGBTQ+ Introduction and Definitions

Resources:

-Preston Sprinkle, Biblical Scholar and Co- Founder of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender

His website includes courses, a blog, and a link to his podcast that covers various topics including sexuality and gender

https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/

-Josh and I have an Axis Parent Guide that we can send to you as well. Let us know if you need/want that.

-Definitions that we covered:

• Asexual: Experiencing no or little sexual interest in anyone
• Cisgender: Someone whose gender identity matches his or her biological sex; anyone who is not transgender.
• Gender expression: How each person manifests gender; could be tied to the individual’s gender identity or could be a social construct.
• Gender fluid: Not identifying as any particular gender.
• Heteronormative: The idea that there are only two genders/sexualities, i.e., male and female, and that everyone falls into either of those categories; considered oppressive and restricting.
• Non-binary: Identifying as something other than the traditional binary genders of male and female.
• Pansexual (“pan”): Someone who is attracted to any kind of gender or sexual identity.