07-28-2010, 08:14 PM
Scientifically speaking, there are two sexes: the male and female. Socially speaking - because humans are social creatures - there are several genders. Identity theory acknowledges the queer communities' self-identification of their genders as LGBTQ. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer.
So it is acceptable to say that nature decides the sex, and self-identification decides the gender.
The acronym LGBTQ indicates how ideas of gender and sexuality progressed over time.
#1. Lesbian, Gay - homosexuality
#2. Bisexual - heterosexuality and homosexuality
#3. Transgender - transsexual sexuality
#4. Queer - variable sexualities.
Pansexuality, which defines a sexual orientation that is encompassing of all genders and more, seems to me a development of LGBTQ identity theory.
There is no such concept as tri-sexuality.
Practically speaking, pansexuality is a theoretical construct that is not popularly understood. Tedious explanation will be required if you wish others to understand, let alone accept, this definition of yourself. Personally, I would stick with 'it's complicated' and be selective about whom to educate.
So it is acceptable to say that nature decides the sex, and self-identification decides the gender.
The acronym LGBTQ indicates how ideas of gender and sexuality progressed over time.
#1. Lesbian, Gay - homosexuality
#2. Bisexual - heterosexuality and homosexuality
#3. Transgender - transsexual sexuality
#4. Queer - variable sexualities.
Pansexuality, which defines a sexual orientation that is encompassing of all genders and more, seems to me a development of LGBTQ identity theory.
There is no such concept as tri-sexuality.
Practically speaking, pansexuality is a theoretical construct that is not popularly understood. Tedious explanation will be required if you wish others to understand, let alone accept, this definition of yourself. Personally, I would stick with 'it's complicated' and be selective about whom to educate.