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Sexual Orientation Basics
Sexual orientation is a person's gender identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.
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Lesbian
Resources
Learn all about being a lesbian and the lesbian community!
We've provided some helpful resources below to break it down!
How to Respond to Someone Coming Out
Learn how to respectfully respond to someone coming out to you.
Gay and Lesbian
What does it mean to be gay? The word gay is a broad, inclusive term that encompasses people who experience same-gender attraction.
The Basics
History
Sappho of Lesbos
Learn about the legendary poet Sappho and why she's known as the "lesbian muse."
Homosexuality as a Mental Illness
It wasn't until 1973 that homosexuality was declassified as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.
Employment Discrimination
It wasn't until 2021 that the LGBTQ+ community was given federal protections against employment discrimination.
Lesbian Pride
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