Gender Diversity

Terms related to sexual orientation and gender diversity have been defined in several APA documents. Due to
the developing understanding of constructs, shifting usage of terms, and contextual focus of these documents,
the definitions vary somewhat. This resource provides definitions and their sources. Please cite the source using references provided below.

Self-Help: Sexual Identity and Orientation

Part of understanding who you are is being comfortable with your sexuality. It is normal to question who you might be romantically attracted to—this is called your sexual orientation. You can be heterosexual, bisexual, homosexual, or questioning. Questioning is one of the newer categories because health professionals are coming to understand that sometimes you just don't know. Read about the types of discrimination against certain sexual orientation types. Learn some advice on letting people know your type or as it is called, coming out.
Topic: Sexual orientation Language: English Lexile: 1220 http://www.utdallas.edu

Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ

The Safe Schools Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Students is a joint initiative between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) and the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth*. Founded in 1993 in response to concerns about LGBTQ youth suicides and other risk factors, the program now offers a range of services designed to help schools implement state laws impacting LGBTQ students, including the state's anti-bullying law, gender identity law, and student anti-discrimination law.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: General Information

This article is a compilation of frequently asked questions about sexual identity and orientation. Sexual or gender identity is how you define yourself—girl or boy. Sexual orientation means who you are attracted to sexually. Find out the different names given to different types of orientation. Read through the questions and answers to find out how to know your orientation, how to express it, how to be okay with it. Understand what it means to be transgender. Find out about those who are negative to those of a different orientation.
Topic: Sexual orientation Language: English Lexile: 1170 http://youngwomenshealth.org

Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation relates to the people you are attracted to and fall in love with and this source points out that these feelings emerge in different people at different times in their lives. It also provides you with information on sexuality and the steps to coming out or telling people that you are homosexual. Information on homophobia is also presented along with a list of frequently asked questions on sexual orientation and the corresponding answers.
Topic: Homosexuality Language: English Lexile: 960 http://www.childline.org.uk

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens may experience difficulties in school environments and in other places. Find out why LGBT youth are at an increased risk for experiences with violence at the CDC web site and see a list of different violent behaviors. The site includes information on why LGBT teens are also at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior. Discover how this violence effects education and health and find out what schools can do to help.
Topic: Teenagers, LGBTQ Language: English Lexile: 1930 http://www.cdc.gov

How CDC Promotes Health Safety Among Youth – Read LGBTQ* Youth Programs-At-A-Glance