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.