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 . . . is the key to reshaping attitudes, challenging myths and misinformation, and changing our world for the better.  To help you gain understanding, we offer educational articles, discussions, links to relevant news stories, and more below.  To the community, we offer the following FREE educational services:

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On this very site, you'll find TONS of information that will inform you and may challenge some previously held notions.  Just keep reading below to get started!

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As you explore this educational section, please remember that we are here to answer questions you may have, and most certainly to provide any support you may need.

Now, get ready to open your heart -- and expand your mind!


 

Reminder:  GLBTQ = Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning

 

Where to Start

With the Basics:  Test Your Knowledge, Review Some Basic Terms, and Distinguish Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Identity/Expression

First, Test Your Knowledge:
GLBTQ Knowledge Assessment

What do you really know?
Take the Quiz Here.
Check Your Answers Here.
How well did you do?

Basic
Terminology

What's the difference between:
"Gay" & "Queer"?
"Transgender" & "Intersex"?
"Homophobia" & "Heterosexism"?

An Introduction to
Sexual Orientation

What Is Sexual Orientation?
Is it a Choice?
Can Sexual Orientation be Changed?

An Introduction to
Gender Identity & Expression

What's the difference between:
"Sexual Orientation",
"Gender Identity",
and "Gender Expression"?

An Introduction to
the 3 Biological Sexes (Yes, 3)

What's the difference between:
"Male",
"Female",
and "Intersex"?

"GLBTQ"

On this website, we use the acronym
"GLBTQ" as an all-inclusive term
covering all individuals of diverse sexual
orientations
and gender identities.

 

Now, a Fork in the Road:  Which to Explore Further First, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity & Expression?

 

Hopefully, you've now explored the introductory links we have provided above, and you now have a basic understanding of what sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression are about.  We're now going to take a closer look at each of these concepts which, of course, can and sometimes does overlap in a person's life.  Understanding which of these issues (singular or plural) a person may be dealing with is key to understanding the surrounding issues that may also be involved.

 

 

 

Go here to learn more about:

  • Sexual orientation

  • Being gay or lesbian

  • Being bisexual

  • And yes, being straight
    (Didn't you know you needed
    additional instruction?
    Well, you probably do!)

 

 

Go here to learn more about:

  • Gender identity

  • Gender expression

  • Being transgender

  • Being intersex

 

We strongly encourage you to learn as much as you can about both of these important topics since issues that affect one usually affect the other.  As we have learned, it is sometimes very difficult to separate these two topics as they are often intertwined in people you meet and especially in the discussions we have at PFLAG.  As always, PFLAG Phoenix is here, ready to provide support and additional education whenever you need it.

 

 

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