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Learn. Connect. Grow. WE CREATE SPACE A queer-led learning platform, community network, and DEI consultancy. We bring people together to learn more about themselves, and each other. Welcome to CSR Our Events Our Services Our Resources Our Collective Our solutions - 1 - Our Resources. Recent Articles Get in touch 7 min LEADERSHIP Creating Space for Queer Women. The importance of creating intersectional spaces for Queer women to share their experiences. Post not marked as liked 3 min CASE STUDIES Queer Wellbeing: WCS>BCN. We share results from our series of free community wellbeing classes in Barcelona. Post not marked as liked 1 min IDENTITY Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Hear the story of Shimar Guyo, a trans woman who moved from the Philippines to study and her search for Queer Community in Barcelona. Post not marked as liked 6 min LEADERSHIP Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Nancy Di Dia on gender equity in the workplace, trans allyship and finding new life in retirement. Post not marked as liked 4 min CASE STUDIES WCS x JTI: ERG Growth and Community Development. We delve into our partnership with JTI and their WCS Annual Membership. Post not marked as liked 3 min CASE STUDIES WCS x Garnier: Inclusive Pride Campaign and Advocacy Strategy. We delve into our partnership with global beauty brand Garnier. Post not marked as liked 4 min ALLYSHIP Inclusive Recruitment: Attracting LGBTQ+ Talent. Thea Bardot explores the importance of inclusive language in recruitment and hiring. Post not marked as liked 9 min ALLYSHIP Intersectionality 101: Unpacking Intersecting LGBTQ+ Identities. How this essential framework can be put into practice. Post not marked as liked 5 min LEADERSHIP We Create Space: Meet the Founder, Michael Stephens. Michael Stephens, Founder of We Create Space, speaks about his career journey and the organisation's origins. Post not marked as liked 7 min IDENTITY Through my Lens: Visibility and Authenticity. Challenges of being open about intersectional identities to be visible and authentic. Post not marked as liked - 2 - Our Services. Discover our range of bespoke corporate solutions, bringing powerful DEI-led conversations to the heart of your business. Corporate Solutions Get in touch Allyship Programmes Leadership Programmes Resources & Content Talks & Panel Discussions Event Packages Annual Membership Consultancy & Guidance Workshops & Webinars - 3 - Our Community. Follow us on social to receive all our latest free content. - 4 - Our Events . Sign-up to our newsletter to receive all the latest information and updates, including invites to our free events as they get announced. Upcoming Events Get in touch - 5 - Our Collective . Our Global Speaker Collective is comprised of DEI specialists, therapists, certified coaches, consultants, mental health professionals, activists, senior execs, legal experts, and corporate change-makers. Meet our speakers Get in touch

Upcoming Events JOIN A PANEL, WEBINAR, WORKSHOP OR RETREAT. All of our events and sessions delivered by our collective of Queer Leaders . Please note some community events are exclusively communicated via our Community Newsletter or WCS | Campus . Sign up now using the buttons below! Join a Workshop Sign up to newsletter Join WCS | Campus 1ST MAY : LONDON : ALLIES+ ​ Business Community Social: WCS > LDN at The BoTree Bar. Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month, this informal evening networking event is aimed at DEI Professionals, Leaders and Corporate Change-Agents - bringing people together to mingle, share best practice, reflect and inspire each other as we work towards creating safer and more inclusive workplaces. Register here FREE FREE 7TH MAY : ONLINE : ALLIES+ How to Build Inclusive Wellbeing Strategies. Intersectional Approaches to Mental Health Support. Cultivating inclusive wellbeing strategies that address the intersectionality of identities is paramount for fostering a supportive and thriving environment. This webinar will explore innovative approaches to mental health support that consider the diverse needs and experiences of all individuals. Register here 21ST MAY : ONLINE : ALLIES+ How to Shape Inclusive Family Leave Policies. LGBTQ+ Parenting and Caregiving. It’s crucial for organisations to develop family leave policies that are inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers. This webinar will explore best practices and considerations for crafting policies that recognize and accommodate the unique needs of LGBTQ+ families. Register here FREE WHY DO WE EXIST? We can’t create the inclusive culture and community that we all desire until we start healing ourselves and become more aware as leaders. Once we understand why we behave a certain way, we can use that knowledge as fuel to instigate positive change, becoming more powerful with the decisions we make, and the actions we take. We take an active role in shaping our own lives and lead the way forward for others. ​ About our mission OUR APPROACH. We create very intimate, compassionate and confidential spaces. We use a tried-and-tested sequence of interactive elements; empowering individuals with the necessary tools and information for continuing their own learning and growth journey. Our sessions sometimes offer the unique opportunity to openly share and learn from each other’s' past experiences without judgement; building resilience, strength and community together in the face of our collective adversity. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? For any more information or enquiries please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Get in touch

WCS | LGBTQ+ AWARDS | 2024 Recognising Queer Leaders serving their community. This year's WCS | Awards will celebrate Queer Leaders across Spain - LGBTQ+ change-makers who are using their platforms, profile and roles to drive change, making the world a more inclusive place for all LGBTQ+ people . This might be 'creating space' for others in their workplace, community or on a wider scale nationally or globally. Get in touch Submit your nomination Want to take part? 1. NOMINATE YOURSELF 2. NOMINATE SOMEONE ELSE 3. ATTEND OUR CELEBRATION EVENT More info & FAQs WCS | PRIDE GALA | 2024 June, Barcelona An evening of celebration, recognising Queer Leaders creating space for others and serving their community. Join our community platform WCS | Campus or sign up to our Community Newsletter to find out when we release tickets. About WCS We’re a global community-led platform, consultancy and collective on a mission to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people and other under-represented groups of professionals around the world by connecting our communities and allies with tools, knowledge and a support network for personal growth, leadership development, allyship and self-care. We do that through shared experiences, content, research and consultative work. Read more about our impact within the community here . Event Partners FAQs How do I enter? Queer Leaders are invited to nominate themselves or they may be nominated by someone else. This will be conducted via Typeform. They will be asked to identify/ demonstrate the following information relating to the nominee: 1. The nature of the work they do in relation to their nomination eg. professional / community (bearing in mind, it might span both). 2. A specific element of their work the nomination related to eg. campaign, community group, project, policy, event etc. 3. The impact this has had (providing qualitative and quantitative results along with testimonials). 4. How this demonstrates the WCS mission to ‘Learn, Connect & Grow’. 5. Why this is important to them and what they are most proud of. 6. What makes them a Queer Leader. 7. Provide headshot & action shot to be used for content pre- and post- event. What information should I include? Each nomination should cover the following 5 areas. 1. Sufficient information, evidence and testimonials to showcase the nature/ objective and purpose of the person's work. 2. Both qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate the impact of their project. 3. A clear alignment with WCS’ core mission to ‘Learn, Connect and Grow’. 4. The importance of their work and how it has made them proud. 5. An understanding of what it means to be a queer leader. What language should nominations be written in? Nominations can be submitted in either English or Spanish. Can I nominate more than one person? You may nominate more than one person but please ensure each nomination is of high quality and includes all of the requested information. Do nominees need to be Spanish? Nominees do not need to be Spanish but must at least partially reside in Spain and/or their work as a Queer Leader must directly impact the region of Spain. How will nominations be assessed? We’ll be looking for the following in each nomination… - Level of detail with information, evidence and testimonials. - Qualitative and quantitative evidence to demonstrate impact. - Objective, purpose and impact clearly defined. - Understanding of what it means to be a Queer Leader. - Alignment with WCS goals. What does WCS mean by 'Queer Leader '? See above link to the term 'Queer Leadership' in our Glossary. When will I find out if I was successful ? The nominations will be reviewed and both successful and unsuccessful entries should be told at least 1 month before the gala. Unsuccessful entries should be provided feedback and the WCS team may reach out if further information is required. The WCS team may invite a small selection of those shortlisted to speak on the evening through everyone will be invited as guests. When will nominations open and close? We are currently working to the below timeline however things may change. 29 April - Open nominations 10 May - Event registration goes live 17 May - Close nominations 20 May - Review of nominations 24 May - Nominees notified including those invited to speak during event FAQs Interested in sponsoring this event? Does your organisation want to evidence its support for excellence and support developing leaders in the LGBTQIA+ Community? There are a wide range of WCS | Awards sponsorship opportunities available. Get in touch Explore our case studies. Any other Questions? For any more information or enquiries please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Contact us

Queer Allyship Lexicon The AN INTERSECTIONAL LGBTQ+ GLOSSARY OF TERMS Our glossary of terms: AAVE AAVE is a way of speaking typically seen in African American and Black Canadian Communities. AAVE may be considered a dialect, ethnolect or sociolect. While it is clear that there is a strong historical relationship between AAVE and earlier Southern U.S. dialects, the origins of AAVE are still a matter of debate. (See: Black and Blaq/Blaqueer) ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. ​ AFAB / AMAB Acronyms for: Assigned Female at Birth Assigned Male at Birth ​ AIDS AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that happen when your immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, primarily gay men were persecuted in connection with the illness, as it was perceived that only gay men could contract HIV. However, nowadays, for the first time, more heterosexual people are HIV positive than Queer people. And statistically over 50 per cent of all adults living with HIV currently identify as women. ​ Ableism Beliefs or practices that rest on the assumption that being able-bodied is “normal” while other states of being need to be “fixed” or altered. This can result in devaluing or discriminating against people with physical, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities. Institutionalised ableism may include or take the form of un/intentional organisational barriers that result in disparate treatment of disabled people. See: Accessibility, Inter-able, Neurodiverse & Autism. Abolition The action of putting a stop to a system, practice, or an institution, typically to make way for more progressive legislation and ways of working to reflect the liberalised views of mainstream society. ​ Abuse Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a person, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression. Historically marginalised groups are disproportionately impacted by the effects of abuse. ​ Accessibility The "ability to access" the functionality of a system or entity, and gain the related benefits. The degree to which a product, service, or environment is accessible by as many people as possible. Accessible design ensures both direct (unassisted) access and indirect access through assistive technology (e.g., computer screen readers). In this sense, thinking about digital accessibility makes us consider the way in which we share information. Universal design ensures that an environment can be accessed, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible by all people. See: Ableism. Accountability The acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions. It implies a willingness to be transparent, allowing others to observe and evaluate one's performance. ​ Achievement In the world we live in, especially when it comes to our careers, a lot of our accomplishments are based on achievements. In the LGBTQIA+ Community, we have achieved a lot, as far as civil rights and acceptance in society. When there is always more to do to improve though, it is sometimes easy to forget to reflect on what we have achieved, and where we have come from. The same applies to all of us on an individual basis - we should all make time to look back and truly appreciate what we have done, and what it took to bring us here today. ​ Achillean Also known as Men Loving Men (MLM), describes men, male-leaning individuals, or masculine-aligned people of all genders who are attracted to other men, male-leaning individuals, or masculine-aligned people of all genders. ​ Activist Someone who labels themselves as an ‘activist’ typically adopts a more grassroots approach and can (to an extent) hold anti-establishment mindset. Often, an activist’s lifestyle can be heavily steered by their stance on a specific issue. Furthermore, activists spur on wider political and systemic change through their actions and words. See: Grassroots. Addiction An addiction manifests in any behaviour that a person finds temporary pleasure or relief in and therefore craves, suffers negative consequences from, and has trouble giving up. Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are statistically more than twice as likely than straight people to battle with addiction at some point in their lifetime. This may be down to increased mental health challenges, internalised negative views about oneself as a result of marginalisation and discrimination, or a coping response to trauma. ​ Adoption The adoption of children by same-sex and queer couples is a concept that has recently received more-widespread support in the mainstream and this has been reflected in changes in legislation. This does not mean that same-sex and queer parents do not face opposition to adopting children from those who are more conservative. Adoption is a great way for same-sex/queer couples who are not able to conceive naturally to expand their family, and also provide a loving home to a child who is disadvantaged. It is also common for couples who can conceive to adopt out of a desire to positively impact the life of a child living in care. (See: Family and Fostering) Adversity Referring to a difficult or unpleasant situation. Queer people regularly face adversity that cisgender heterosexual people do not, such as discrimination in the workplace, rejection by family members, medical gatekeeping, political scapegoating or violence and abuse on account of their identity. ​ Advocate Similarly to an ‘activist,’ an advocate also wants to make change and support a cause or community that matters to them. However, they work within existing systems to raise awareness about issues and injustice, selectively considering when they are vocal about a specific issue - amplifying discourse taking place in society, and bolstering the efforts of activists. ​ Affirmations Something that motivates, inspires and encourages you to take action and to realise your goals. These are most often short phrases that you can repeat throughout the day. Affirmations are important tools to help us change our patterns of thought, maintain a positive mindset, and also help us get back on to the right path if we are struggling. ​ Affirmative Action Affirmative action involves sets of policies and practices within a government or organisation seeking to include particular groups based on their gender, race, disability, sexuality, creed or nationality in areas in which such groups are underrepresented. This is important to ensure diversity of thought within organisations, as well as to bolster social mobility of individuals who are afforded opportunities. ​ Ageism Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or group based on their age. ​ Agender Someone who does not identify with any gender identity or sees themselves as having no gender. ​ Ally An ally is someone who supports people who are in a minority group or who are discriminated against, even though they do not belong to that group themselves. True allyship requires action and continuous unwavering solidarity. It is not about convenience or optics - this would be considered 'Performative Allyship'. The positive effect of an ally can only be evaluated by the receiver. ​ Altruism Altruism is the principle and moral practice of concern for the welfare and/or happiness of other human beings or animals. ​ Ambassador An ambassador (in terms of DEI) is normally someone who an organisation or brand partners with. Normally, this ambassador will be part of a marginalised community who is vocal on societal issues and injustices. ​ Androgyny Androgyny is the quality or state of being neither specifically feminine or masculine. ​ Anti-Racism Anti-racism encompasses a range of ideas and political actions which are meant to counter racial prejudice, systemic racism, and the oppression of specific racial groups. It is important that we all practice Anti-Racism within the Queer Community, as many of the biggest changemakers who have helped afford us the civil rights we have today, have been People of Colour. ​ Anti-Semitism Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. Just like any other form of discrimination, Anti-Semitism has no place in the Queer Community, or in wider society as a whole. ​ Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe (which is often identified through medical diagnosis). Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life, but LGBTQ+ people are more than twice as likely to experience. If your anxiety is getting in the way of your everyday life, it's important to seek support from people that you trust, and find holistic tools to help manage the symptoms. See: Grounding, Meditation & Reflection. Appropriation The inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of an element or elements of one's culture or identity by members of another culture or identity. This can be controversial when members of a dominant culture appropriate from minority cultures. When thinking specifically about the appropriation of the LGBTQIA+ community, Queerbaiting is a prime example of this. ​ Archetype A statement, pattern of behaviour, or model which others then replicate or emulate going forward. The archetype has become recognisable or quintessential as a standard of the type in society over generations of human culture - specifically for the LGBTQIA community, this manifests itself in types of people or crowds in the community - who have similar body types, interests or display similar behaviours. ​ Aromantic Someone who does not or experiences limited romantic attraction. See: Asexuality Asexuality A person who does not experience sexual attraction. Some asexual people experience romantic attraction, while others do not. Asexual people who experience romantic attraction might also use terms such as gay, bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their romantic attraction. ​ Assimilation Assimilation is the process in which a minority group or culture comes to resemble a society's majority group or assume the values, behaviours, and beliefs of another group whether fully or partially. An example of assimilation in that Queer People could be seen as changing their behaviour depending on who they're facing. This is often at the expense of one's own culture and identity. For queer folks, assimilation can mean subsuming or erasing their queer or racialized identity to fit into heteronormative society. It can often look like internalised homophobia, racism, or transphobia, which keeps us closed in and conforming to societal norms at the expense of our own authentic selves. Here are examples of assimilation: - Avoiding holding hands with a partner in public to avoid negative reactions from others. - Changing ones appearance or behaviour to conform to gender norms. - Choosing not to come out to one's family and friends for fear of rejection. - Pretending to only have relationships with the opposite sex to avoid discrimination. - Avoiding talking about ones sexuality or gender identity at work to avoid judgement or discrimination. - Suppressing aspects of their cultural identity to avoid discrimination or rejection from others. See: Code-switching. Asylum Seeker A person who leaves their country of birth or residence, enters another country and seeks protection by the state in this other country. An asylum seeker is an immigrant who has been forcibly displaced and might have fled their home country because of war or other factors harming them or their family. ​ Attraction When we hear "attraction" we tend to think of romantic or sexual attraction, but there are many other types of attraction that we can feel. Sexual Attraction – Attraction, arousal and desire for sex, often caused by physical traits. Romantic Attraction – Emotional attraction and a desire to be romantically involved with someone, not inherently sexual. Alterous Attraction – Desire for emotional closeness. Aesthetic Attraction – Attracted to the appearance of a person, that is not inherently romantic or sexual. Sensual Attraction – A desire for physical contact short of actual sex. Emotional Attraction – Attraction to a person’s soul, personality, mind, dreams, and heart Intellectual Attraction – Attraction to a person’s intelligence See also: Sexuality, Orientation Authenticity Authenticity is the acknowledgment, and eventual integration of all the aspects that make us who we are. It informs our ability to choose what feels right at any given moment. ​ Autism Autism is a neurological and developmental difference that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. Symptoms present themselves differently in women and girls so they historically have been underdiagnosed in early years and diagnosed later in life. Autism is a form of neurodiversity. ​ BIPOC Stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of colour. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a term specific to the United States, intended to centre the experiences of Black and Indigenous groups and demonstrate solidarity between communities of colour. ​ Ball Culture The Ballroom Scene is an African-American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture that originated in New York City. Beginning in the late 20th century, Black and Latino drag queens began to organize their own pageants in opposition to racism experienced in established drag queen pageant circuits. ​ Belief "Core beliefs" can refer to one's personal values and ideologies in life, a lot of which can be based upon society or those of whom are close to us. However, beliefs also refer to what we think is true about ourselves. For example, as Queer people or folks from historically marginalised backgrounds, we often grow up applying meaning to certain parts of our identity. Internalised beliefs can have a massive effect on our self-esteem, how we view ourselves, our wellbeing, and ultimately our ability to reach our full potential. In order for us to remove these internal barriers it is important that we check in regularly with ourselves, and question the validity of our own beliefs. ​ Belonging Belonging is a fundamental part of being human: We need people and this need is hardwired into our brains. Belonging is, of course, that feeling of connectedness to a group or community. It’s the sense that you’re part of something. You feel attached, close and thoroughly accepted by your people. But belonging is more than just being part of a group. The notion of belonging, or social identity, is a central aspect of how we define who we are. We consider ourselves to be individuals but it is our membership of particular groups that is most important in constructing our own personal and unique sense of identity. ​

Bias A prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group. Brains automatically make quick judgments and assessments. They are influenced by our background, personal experiences, societal stereotypes and cultural context. It's not just about gender, ethnicity and other visible diversity characteristics such as height, body weight, names, and many other things can also trigger unconscious bias. Unconscious bias can have a significant influence on our attitudes and behaviours, especially towards other people. It can influence key decisions in the workplace and can contribute to inequality, for example in selection and recruitment, appraisals, or promotion. Understanding unconcious bias is key to understanding the origins of discrimination and inequalities which marginalised people are victim of. ​ < Back to Glossary

Queer Allyship Lexicon The AN INTERSECTIONAL LGBTQ+ GLOSSARY OF TERMS Language can shape environments, and words can be an integral tool for creating culture change and inclusive workplaces. We must all actively and continually educate ourselves as we create a path to progress. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Our evolving glossary of terms: Last updated on 02/05/2023 AAVE ADHD AFAB / AMAB AIDS Ableism Abolition Abuse Accessibility Accountability Achievement Achillean Activist Addiction Adoption Adversity Advocate Affirmations Affirmative Action Agender Ageism Ally Altruism Ambassador Androgyny Anti-Racism Anti-Semitism Anxiety Appropriation Archetype Aromantic Asexuality Assimilation Asylum Seeker Attraction Authenticity Autism BIPOC Ball Culture Belief Belonging Bias Bigender Binary Binding Biphobia Biracial/Multiracial Bisexual Black Blaq/Blaqueer Bodily Autonomy Bodily Wisdom Body Doubling Body Dysmorphia Body Image Body Neutrality Body Shaming Bottom Surgery Brave Space Breathwork Bullying Burnout Butch Calling In Calling Out Cancel Capacity Carceral Feminism Caregiver Caste CBT Central Asian Change Change-maker Chest-feeding Chosen Family Chromosome Chromosome Mosaic Cis or Cisgender Civil Rights Class Closeted / 'In the closet' Code-switch Collaboration Colonialism Colorism Coming out Community Community Care Community Development Confidence Connection Consent Conversion Therapy Courage Courageous Communication Creating Space Creativity Culture Cumulative G rief DEI / DE&I / DEIB Deadnaming Debate Decolonise Demisexuality Detransition Disassociation Discrimination Disparate Impact Dogpile Dox ENM (Ethical Non-Monogamy) ERG East Asian Eating Disorder Echochamber Education Ego Elected Official Emotional Regulation Empathetic Witness Empathy Employment Gap Empowerment Energy Equality Equity Erasure Ethnicity and Race FSSW Fa'afafine Faith Family Fat Acceptance Fatphobia Femininity Feminism Femme Fetishisation Finances / Financial Status First Nation Flag Food / Diet Fostering Futch GRC Gaslighting Gatekeeping Gay Gender Gender Assigned at Birth Gender Attribution Gender Dysphoria Gender Euphoria Gender Expression Gender Identity Gender Non-Conforming Gender Roles Genderfluid Genderqueer Gillick competence Grassroots Grey Grounding Growth Guilt HIV HIV Stigma Harassment Hate Speech Healing Health at every size Healthcare Heritage Heteronormativity Hierarchy Hijra Hispanic History Holding Space Home Homophobia Homosexual Hormones Humanistic Hypervigilance IVF Identity Implicit Imposter Syndrome Incarceration Incentive Inclusion Indigenous Indigiqueer Influence Inner Child Institutional Racism Integration Integrity Inter-able Intersectionality Intersex Introspection Islamophobia Isms Journaling Joy (Queer Joy) Justice Kinsey Scale Kyriarchy LGBTQIA2S+ Land Back Language Latin(a/o/e/x) Lavender Menace Leadership Learning Legal Guardian Legislation Lesbian Lesbophobic Liberation Lived Experience Loneliness MLM Male Privilege Man Manifesto Marginalisation Masc Masking Meditation Mental Health Mental Illness / Ill-Health Metamour Micro-Affirmation Micro-Aggression Mindfulness Minority Minority Stress Misgender Misogynoir Misogyny Monolithic Movement Multicultural Competence Music Mutual Aid Native Hawaiians Nature Needs Neopronoun Neurodiversity Neutrois Nibling Non-binary Non-discrimination Policies Non-profit Nordic Model Orientation Outed POC Pacific Islanders Pansexual Parenting Passing Patriarchy Peace (Inner peace) People who menstruate Perfectionism Performance/Performativity Person of Colour (POC) Personal Development Perspective Phalloplasty Philanthropy Platonic Play Pluralism Plus Polyamory Polycule Polynesian Polysexual Positionality Post-Traumatic Growth Power Power Dynamics PrEP Prejudice Presentation (Gender) Pride Privacy Privilege Profiting Progress Pronouns Propaganda Protest Psychological Safety Puberty Blockers Purpose QTIPOC Queer Queer Leadership Queer Temporality Racism Rainbow Reasonable Adjustment Reflection Refugee Relationship Anarchy Religion Representation Resilience Restorative Justice Role Model SWERF Safe Space Safe-guarding Safety Same-sex Sapphic School to Prison Pipeline Self Self Compassion Self-actualisation Self-awareness Self-care Self-inquiry Sex Work Sexism Sexual Characteristics Sexuality Shadow-self Shame Slur Social Barriers Social Media Solidarity Somatics South Asian South East Asian Spectrum Spirituality Spoon Theory Sport Stereotype Stimming Stonewall Story-telling Strength Stress Structural Inequality Style Subconscious Success Surgery Surrogate Survival Systems of Oppression T4T TERF Therapy Third Gender Thrive Tokenism Tolerance Top Surgery Trans Tax Transandrophobia Transformation Transgender Transgender Man Transgender Woman Transition Transmisogynoir Transmisogyny Transphobia Trauma Trauma Informed Trigger Tucking Two-Spirit URM Unconscious (bias) Undetectable Unity Vaginoplasty Validation Values VAWG Virtue Signalling Visibility Voice Vulnerability Windrush Generation WLW Well-being White Fragility White Privilege Whole Whorephobia Wisdom Woke Woman Xenophobia Ze/Zir A B C D E G Q H R S I J K L M T U N O V W X P F Z Special thanks goes to our wonderful partner Pride at JTI , who kindly sponsored the production of this free glossary for the community. "The transformation of silence into language and action is an act of self-revelation." AUDRE LORDE

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. ​ < Back to Glossary

Integrity Having integrity means that you live in accordance to your deepest values, you're honest, and you always keep your word. Integrity is a highly valued trait, especially in leaders. See: Authenticity and Values. < Back to Glossary

Faith Belief in the teachings of a religion. Having a faith can be a powerful anchor in life that gives believers a sense of purpose and contentment. See: Belief, Religion and Spirituality. < Back to Glossary

Xenophobia The fear or hatred of anything which is perceived as being foreign or strange. It is an expression of perceived conflict between an ingroup and an outgroup and may manifest in suspicion by one of the other's activities. Xenophobia is not always connected to racism. ​ < Back to Glossary

Well-being A complex combination of a person's physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. ​ < Back to Glossary

Prejudice Prejudice can be an affective feeling towards a person based on their perceived group membership. An unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. When prejudice is put into action, this is discrimination. It would be unreasonable to say that anyone is completely free of internalised prejudices against others. It is our duty to recognise the prejudices we hold, and to question them. It is only when we begin to question our prejudices that we can begin to dismantle them effectively. See: Bias and Discrimination. < Back to Glossary

AIDS AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that happen when your immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, primarily gay men were persecuted in connection with the illness, as it was perceived that only gay men could contract HIV. However, nowadays, for the first time, more heterosexual people are HIV positive than Queer people. And statistically over 50 per cent of all adults living with HIV currently identify as women. ​ < Back to Glossary

Justice Social justice constitutes a form of activism, based on principles of equity and inclusion that encompasses a vision of society in which the distribution of resources is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure. Social justice involves social actors who have a sense of their own agency as well as a sense of social responsibility toward and with others. ​ < Back to Glossary

Systems of Oppression The foundational power structures and value systems of our society that govern which groups oppress and marginalise other groups. People whose identities fall outside of a society's given norm tend to be targeted by systems of oppression. Examples of systems of oppression include sexism, racism, cisheterosexism, ableism, classism. See: Hierarchy, Elected Official and Kyriarchy. < Back to Glossary

Change-maker Change-makers are people who fundamentally want to transform the status-quo. They are an integral part of the LGBTQIA+ activism community and the civil rights that queer people have today wouldn't exist without them. Thanks to people like Marsha P. Johnson during the Stonewall Riots, change was sparked in western society which has formed the foundation of those who are trying to make change today. (See Civil Rights) ​ < Back to Glossary

Philanthropy The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. See: Altruism. < Back to Glossary

Woke Being conscious of racial discrimination in society and other forms of oppression and injustice. This word originates in AAVE and has begun to be used in a derogatory way by conservatives. ​ < Back to Glossary

Advocate Similarly to an ‘activist,’ an advocate also wants to make change and support a cause or community that matters to them. However, they work within existing systems to raise awareness about issues and injustice, selectively considering when they are vocal about a specific issue - amplifying discourse taking place in society, and bolstering the efforts of activists. ​ < Back to Glossary

Transition The process of shifting toward a gender role different from that assigned at birth, which can include social transition, such as new names, pronouns and clothing, and medical transition, such as hormone therapy or surgery. ​ < Back to Glossary