GLOSSARY

A full glossary of terminology can be found from NYU's Office for Global Inclusion and Diversity. The terms below are a work-in-progress list of terms specifically in this document with definitions written by the ITP/IMA community.

Last Update: Dec 11, 2020

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Queer

Originally a derogatory slur, it has been reclaimed by some to be an inclusive term for those within LGBTQ+ communities. Some individuals claim this identity to recognize the fluidity of sexual attraction and/or gender identity. For many, this is a political identity in resistance to heteronormativity and anything beyond straight/cis. This term is not always seen as inclusive of trans communities, therefore, we commonly refer to our communities as “queer AND trans communities.”

Transgender

An umbrella term that describes many gender identities for people who do not identify with their sex assigned at birth; the term transgender is not indicative of gender expression, sexual orientation, and/or physical anatomy. Trans identity may shift throughout a lifetime.