Byte-Sized Learning: LGBTQ+: Gender and Sexual Orientation, Defining Our Terms

LGBTQ+: Gender and Sexual Orientation, Defining Our Terms defines the various terms used to describe sexual orientation and gender.
Communicating with our coworkers respectfully in an ever-changing verbal landscape can be challenging. But this simple guide to contemporary terminology provides a handy reference in four parts:
- Words Matter
- Words That Describe Sexual Orientation
- Words Used to Talk About Gender Identity
- The Pronouns We Choose & the Ones We Use
Knowing the terms around gender and sexual orientation that people commonly use builds confidence, improves communication, and helps support respectful, appropriate interaction at work.