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Woods, Gregory (2017). Homintern: How Gay Culture Liberated the Modern World. New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-22874-8.

On 27 August 2024, it was proposed that this article be moved from LGBT community to LGBTQ community. The result of the discussion was moved.

A Term That Is Standard, Consistent, and Therefore Powerful

Latest comment: 1 year ago2 comments2 people in discussion

The standard "LGBTQ" version of the term should be used consistently across Wikipedia to avoid confusion. It is the sole variant used by reputable media outlets such as The New York Times. A brief statement such as “Many variants of the initialism are used” is sufficient. There is no need to list six different variants in the first sentence of the article. This kind of minimalism and consistency strengthens the term. Midnightfalafel (talk) 21:04, 29 July 2025 (UTC)Reply

The current lead sentence has too many alternatives, but zero is too few. Per MOS:ALTNAME, If there are three or more alternative names, they should not be included in the first sentence as this creates clutter. Instead, the names may be footnoted, or moved elsewhere in the article such as in a "Names" or "Etymology" section. I think LGBTQ people and LGBTQ (term) get the balance right, listing one alternative (LGBTQIA), which exemplifies a broader scope, so is worth mentioning in the lead.--Trystan (talk) 02:59, 30 July 2025 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Education assignment: Seminar in Human Sexuality

Latest comment: 10 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 18 August 2025 and 3 December 2025. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Walvarez2 (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Walvarez2 (talk) 04:23, 4 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Possible Edits

Latest comment: 9 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Would it be possible to add a section for LGBTQ allies? It would describe the conduct of good allies and what one can do to be a better ally. Also, I know there has been some talk about terms, and I was wondering if adding a "terms section" might be possible as well? Walvarez2 (talk) 03:02, 3 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

The correct article would be Straight ally. Wikipedia is not an instructional manual so tips on how to improve one's allyship would likely belong on a different project. –RoxySaunders 🏳️‍⚧️ (talk • stalk) 04:24, 3 November 2025 (UTC)Reply