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HomeGlossary Itempracticing (LGBTQ+)

practicing (LGBTQ+)

December 3, 2015March 31, 2023 rkanigel 2539 views

Avoid this term to describe someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Use “sexually active” as a modifier in circumstances when public awareness of an individual’s behavior is germane.

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REFERENCE: NLGJA Stylebook Supplement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Terminology
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