Safe Zone Part I TerminologyOnline version Safe Zone Part I Terminology Matching by Dean Paulk 1 Asexual 2 Biological Sex 3 Bisexual 4 Gender Expression 5 Gender Identity 6 Group 6 7 Group 7 8 Group 8 9 Group 9 10 Group 10 11 Group 11 12 Group 12 A term given to those who are sexually attracted to no other sex Asexual Our "packaging" determined by our chromosomes, hormones, and internal and external genitalia. Biological Sex A term given to people who are attracted sexually/erotically and emotionally to some males and females. Bisexual The ways in which people externally communicate their gender identity to others through behavior, clothing, hair cut, etc. Gender Expression One's innermost concept of self as "male," "female," "agender," "demi-gender," "pangender," "genderfluid/queer," etc. Gender Identity Heterosexism An overt or tacit bias against homosexuality rooted in the believ that heterosexuality is superior or the norm. MSM Men who engage in sex with other men, regardless of sexual orientation. Queer Umbrella term used by many to identify anyone whose sexual orientation or gender identity/expression is not "standard." Sexual Behavior This is what we do sexually and with whom. Sexual Identity This is determined by the sex of the person one is attracted to and encompasses our sexual/erotic drives, desires, and fantasies. Transgender People whose gender identity is different from their birth biological sex. Sometimes they hormonally and/or surgically change their bodies to more fully match their gender identity. Transphobia A fear or hatred of transgender people.
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