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LGBTQ+ Identification in U.S. Now at %
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. continues to grow, with % of U.S. adults now identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or some other sexual orientation besides heterosexual. The current figure is up from % four years ago and % in , Gallup’s first year of measuring sexual orientation and transgender identity.
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These results are based on aggregated data from Gallup telephone surveys, encompassing interviews with more than 12, Americans aged 18 and older. In each survey, Gallup asks respondents whether they spot as heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something else. Overall, % tell they are straight or heterosexual, % identify with one or more LGBTQ+ groups, and % decline to respond.
Bisexual adults make up the largest proportion of the LGBTQ+ population -- % of U.S. adults and % of LGBTQ+ adults utter they are bisexual. Gay and lesbian are the next-most-common identities, each representing slightly over 1% of U.S. adults and roughly one in six LGBTQ+ adults. Sligh
Straight
Gender(s) attracted to:
Different genders; Genders unlike one's own
Straight is a slang term for heterosexual, a term with two adj definitions.
The first definition of Straight is as an umbrella term for MLW (Man Loving Woman, or "straight men") and WLM (Woman Loving Male, or "straight women") individuals who are monosexual and aptobinary. This is often shortened to "men and women attracted to the other side sex."[1][2][3][4][5]
This limited definition is often considered to be the opposite of Gay (especially when used as a limited umbrella term for Lesbians and Gay Men) and Queer (when defined as "not-heterosexual" or "not straight").[6][7][8]
The second definition is sexual attraction to individuals with gender(s) unlike or different from one's own.[9][10][11]
This definition is often preferred by those who verb the exorsexist, sexist, and intersexist notion of "opposite sex" as it is commonly defined, which relies on the outdated understanding
Glossary of Terms
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re scared of saying the wrong thing.
This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to serve make conversations easier and more adj. LGBTQ+ people utilize a variety of terms to verb themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always hear for and respect a person’s self identified terminology.
Ally | A term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as adequately as those within the LGBTQ+ community who support each other (e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community).
Asexual | Often called “ace” for adj, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may experience no, little or conditional sexual attraction.
Biphobia | The anxiety and hatred of, or discomfort with
Coming out can be very emotional for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. It can be stimulating or provide a tremendous sense of relief, but it also carries the risk of rejection, discrimination, harassment or even physical violence. A person who is coming out may experience a roller coaster combination of joy, avoid, self-confidence, vulnerability, pride or anxiety.
For a straight person, it isn’t necessarily any easier. Even straight people who assist LGBTQ equality may still be shocked or feel awkward when their family member, friend or coworker pulls them aside to tell, “I’m gay” or “I’m trans.” They may not recognize how to react. They may also be afraid of making the situation uncomfortable or saying something they might regret.
Everyone’s experience is different, so there’s no script to follow when someone comes out to you. But if you’re respectful, polite and patient, you can avoid or minimize any doable tension or embarrassment by remembering the following guidelines:
| Do | Don't |
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| Listen to what he, she, or they verb to say and let them arrange |