QUILTBAG
I had a meeting with SlutWalk organizers last Friday. We had amazing conversations and Heather introduced me to a new acronym for the different sexualities!
I first was introduced to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender). Second was LGBTTIQA2 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Questioning, Allied, Two Spirited). It became extremely confusing saying the acronym in class because it was so long and confusing! To shorten it is to not acknowledge the other sexualities!
Heather, when speaking to a group of trans youth (she identifies as Queer) she came across QUILTBAG!
Q-Queer and Questioning
U-Unidentified
I-Intersex
L-Lesbian
T-Transgender/Transsexual
B-Bisexual
A-Asexual/Allied
G-Gay/Genderqueer
Although I can’t imagine using the acronym in conversation that way I do in LGBT (the Quiltbag population doesn’t sound very good), it is easier to remember since it makes a memorable phrase.
Posted on June 3, 2012, in LGBT and tagged acronym, identity, langauge, LGBT, Quiltbag, sexuality. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
I don’t like two Ts myself. T for Trans inc trans*, transvestite, whatever. LGBT is inclusive, I am included with the gay people, I do not want to differentiate Trans. Two Ts is divisive. Quiltbag I like. Thank you.
I’m glad you like it! I would fall under A for Ally. I know there are some within the community that don’t think Ally should be included. I see what you mean about the two T’s. It all comes down to self identification though but everyone wants the umbrella term to keep things short and sweet.
Thanks for commenting!
Ive never heard that one. Like you said, it doesnt sound great using in conversation, but I still like that its an actual useable word