We were recently asked if there are specific terms for someone who is transgender and attracted to same gender or opposite gender.
To answer that question, I consulted a wonderful booklet published by PFLAG (https://www.pflag.org/) titled “Guide to being a Trans Ally.” The first chapter explains the terms “gender expression,” “gender identity,” and “sexual orientation” and gives several examples to help readers understand the difference between these terms. (You can download the booklet at https://www.pflag.org/publication/guidetobeingatransally.) To answer the question: the terms “gay,” “lesbian,” and “straight” apply to people who are transgender. So, for example:
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John Patching
7/28/2017 10:20:20 pm
The important thing to remember is that Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation are both very different. However, both aspects are an inherent part of who you are and neither of which are a conscious choice.
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