Inclusion

By: Gail Sagisag, Thessa Ibarra, Xerxis Ching, and Audric Clemente

WhiletherearemanywaystodefineLGBTQ+ inclusion, at its most basic level, it simply refers to making sure that everyone in the community, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, has equal opportunities tosucceed.

People who identify as LGBTQIA+ must be treated equally with everyone else. The same chances and advantages that everyone else should have will be given to them.

52%ofLGBTQIA+studentssaytheyhear homophobic language 'frequently' at school, followed by 46% of biphobic language and 36% of transphobic language.Thishappensnotjustatschool but also at business. They experience prejudice during the employment cycle andwhenlookingforwork.

Here are some ways you can be more inclusive with the LGBTQIA+

1. Familiarize yourself with current terminology

2. Know general definitions

3. Avoid assumptions

4. Be mindful of pronouns

5. Be an ally

6. Use inclusive language at all times

An individual's pattern of romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction to others of the same or opposite genders is referred to as their sexual orientation. It has to do with who you find attractive and who you want to be close to. Four categories are typically used to categorize sexual orientation.

The attraction of the opposite sex is heterosexual.

Same-gender attraction is a sign of homosexuality.

Both genders are attracted to bisexuals.

Asexual: Lacking a sexual arousal for others.

It's critical to realize that sexual orientations don't merely include heterosexuality and homosexuality. These four categories encompass a wide variety of sexualities.

Sexual preferences are mutable and subject to change. Your preferences are likely to evolve over time if you ponder and think for yourself.