BIOLOGICAL SEX (anatomy, chromosomes, hormones) male ————————————- intersex ——————————— female GENDER IDENTITY (psychological sense of self) man ——————————– two spirit/third gender ———————— woman GENDER EXPRESSION (communication of gender) masculine —————————— androgynous —————————– feminine SEXUAL ORIENTATION (romantic/erotic response) attracted to women —————— bisexual/asexual ——————— attracted to men Biological sex, shown on the top scale, includes externalContinue reading “Diagram of Sex and Gender”
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LGBTQ Meaning, What does LGBTQ Stand for?
We use many abbreviations in our lives, one of these abbreviations is LGBTQ. So what do LGBTQ and sub expansions mean? LGBTQ stand for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer. A lesbian is a woman who feels physical and / or emotional attraction to another woman. Lesbian means gay woman. Women who feel attracted toContinue reading “LGBTQ Meaning, What does LGBTQ Stand for?”
Lesbian, Gay Male and Transgender Elder Abuse
When most people think about Lesbians and Gay men, they think about sexuality. After all, it’s sexuality — sexual behavior — that distinguishes heterosexuals from homosexuals. And since our culture says sexuality is an intensely private activity (particularly for the generations who are currently elders), discussion of Lesbian and Gay male elder issues can seemContinue reading “Lesbian, Gay Male and Transgender Elder Abuse”
A Queer Arab Identity?
In this presentation, I discuss the notion of Queer Arab, and examine the ideological gesture it performs. What does Queer Arab achieve as identity formation? Whom does it refer to, if it is anything but self-referential? My initial project was to discuss Queer Arab and the possibility of militantism in the Middle East, rather thanContinue reading “A Queer Arab Identity?”
Belgium Deports Homophobic Turkish Imam
According to reports in the Belgian media, the imam of the Green Mosque in Houthalen-Helchteren, near the city of Genk, shared a discriminatory message on his Facebook account that “homosexuality is a disease, causes decay and is banned by Islam”. Imam also recalled the controversial anti-homosexual preaching of the President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş.Continue reading “Belgium Deports Homophobic Turkish Imam”
Boğaziçi University’s LGBTI+ Studies Club Closed
According to the news of Bianet, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has shared a decision with the signature of rector Melih Bulu and announced that Boğaziçi University’s LGBTI+ Studies Candidate Club…
Israeli Rabbi: COVID-19 Vaccine Will Make You Gay
Rabbi Daniel Asor told his followers in a recent sermon that they should avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19 as doing so could “turn them” into homosexuals, according to Israel Hayom. The Rabbi shared conspiracy theories with his followers, claiming that the vaccines are manufactured by a “global malicious government,” the Jerusalem Post reported. Daniel Asor’sContinue reading “Israeli Rabbi: COVID-19 Vaccine Will Make You Gay”
Student Protests at Bogazici University
Students of Istanbul’s Bogazici University defied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s appointment of Melih Bulu as their school’s rector for a third day in a row, accompanied by more police officers than the previous demonstrations. Students marched to the ferry docks after a protest on campus, crossed the Bosphorus and joined a crowd of hundreds moreContinue reading “Student Protests at Bogazici University”
Call to Rectorate of Hacettepe University
Call for morality to Rectorate of Hacettepe University for their unlawful behavior! The call for action which addresses Hacettepe University Rectorate’s oppression and censorship towards queer research and LGBTI+ students is published. The call for action which we also signed is as follows… We are in solidarity with our fellow students against systematic oppression andContinue reading “Call to Rectorate of Hacettepe University”
Greece’s First Openly Gay Minister
Nicholas Yatromanolakis has made history by becoming Greece’s first openly gay minister in a cabinet reshuffle in the center-right government. Nicholas Yatromanolakis, 44, has been promoted from the position of general secretary at the ministry to become the new minister of culture. Alexis Patelis, the Greek Prime Minister’s chief economic advisor said in a tweetContinue reading “Greece’s First Openly Gay Minister”
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