A Brief Introduction To The LGBTQIA2S+ Community

Gender identity and sexual expression both reside on a swinging pendulum, both historically and in modernity. As society faces continual shifts in operations, so too does the understanding of identity and sexual expression shift alongside. This book serves as an introduction to the past, present and future of the LGBTQ+ community, it provides a more in depth knowledge and understanding of the different individuals, their gender identities, expressions and sexualities that classify as being LGBTQ+. Throughout this book, readers will learn about the diverse identities of the LGBTQ+ community, their history and continuous fight for equality, the differing mental health and medical issues that specifically affect people in their community, society's views and treatments of queer people in media and many more. Focus is made towards advancements within the medical field, the harms of the torture that is conversion therapy, impacts of censorship in the film and television industry on both actors and viewers, and finally, the importance of legitimate and affirming therapy resources. This books aims to help readers explore the LGBTQ+ world, whether as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally or an outsider.