Gay

"A term used to describe a man who is attracted to another man; this term may also be used by women attracted to another woman. "
Category: Demographic Characteristics
Citation: The National SOGIE Center. (n.d.). National SOGIE Center Glossary. https://www.sogiecenter.org/media/ssw/institute/sogie-center/QIC-LGBTQ2S-SOGIE-Glossary.pdf
Related Terms:
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Sexual Minority
Transgender
Bisexual
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