Until 1990, homosexuality was considered a disease by the World Health Organization. In some countries, punishment even included the death sentence.
Observe to
RESPECT
The word respect comes from the Latin respectus, meaning the action of looking back or away.
The etymology of the term implies the idea of observation from a distance. In other words, a perspective in which you let the other person act and you just observe them, without interfering.
Take a look at the acronym
LGBTQIAPN+
Lesbians
They identify as women and have relationships with other women
Gays
They identify as men and have relationships with other men
Bisexuals
They have relationships with both men and women
Transgender
They do not identify with the gender (sexual organ) assigned at birth
Transsexuals
They may or may not go through a social transition to adapt to their gender identity (hormone treatments, surgeries, etc.)
Transvestites
Male individuals who wear clothes and express themselves in a feminine way, but don’t always want to change their features
Queers
People who don’t identify with standards and move between genders
Intersex
Formerly called hermaphrodites, they have biological sexual characteristics that do not fit those typically assigned to the female and male sexes
Asexuals
Have no or little sexual attraction to anyone
Pansexuals
They are not limited to the male and female genders, but can be interested in all human beings
Non-binary
They don’t see themselves as belonging to one gender exclusively
Note the difference
BETWEEN
Gender
Identity
It’s the gender
you identify with
Man | Woman | Non-binary
Identity
It’s the gender
you identify with
Man | Woman | Non-binary
Sexual
Orientation
Who you’re
attracted to
Pan | Homo | Bi | Straight
Orientation
Who you’re
attracted to
Pan | Homo | Bi | Straight
Biological
Sex
Genitals and chromosomes
you were born with
Male | Female | Intersex
Sex
Genitals and chromosomes
you were born with
Male | Female | Intersex
Note that some people simply can’t be who they are
And this affects health, as in the case of 20% of LGBTQIAPN+ people who don’t know where to get mental health and wellbeing support or advice.
Observe to
RESPECT
A crucial part of respect is undoubtedly looking at ourselves. Looking at our traumas and insecurities and analyzing whether we are channeling personal issues negatively into the world.
By observing our own thoughts, emotions and behavior, we gain a deeper understanding of who we are. And this helps us to recognize our own weaknesses, allowing us to be more understanding of the experiences and views of others.
Respect
EVEN MORE
