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In order for all students to lead a safe and anxiety-free student life, we will introduce basic knowledge about diverse sexualities and things to be aware of.
What is LGBT?
It is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and is one of the generic terms for sexual minorities. However, as described in the next section, there is a diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity that cannot be simply classified into these four categories. Rainbow colors" are also used to symbolize diverse sexualities.
What are the four sexualities?
Sexuality is considered to be composed of multiple elements. There is no clear-cut rule for what sexuality should be, and it is as different for each person as a gradation. And it is never wrong to be different; it is natural for each individual to be different.
Biological sexuality
Physical sexuality. It is objectively determined based on physical characteristics, chromosomes, etc. However, there are cases in which male and female cannot be distinguished (disorders of sex development).
Gender identity
Gender identity. Refers to one's own perceived gender. Some people do not align with their physical sexuality (biological sex) and others uncomfortable with their body or feel that they are neither male nor female.
Sexual orientation
The sex you are attracted to. It is an indication of which gender romantic feelings and sexual interest are targeted to. This is not limited to "I like men", "I like women", or "I like both men and women" but also includes "I don't have romantic feelings regardless of gender" and "I have romantic feelings regardless of gender"
Sexual expression
The sexuality of "being yourself." It is an indication of how you would like to express yourself in your language, dress, and behavior.
Explanation of terminology related to sexuality
Transgender: A person whose self-identified sexuality differs from the sexuality assigned to them based on the sexuality of their body at birth.
X-gender: A person whose self-identified sexuality is not or is not defined as either male or female, regardless of the sexuality of his or her body.
Lesbian: A person who self-identifies as a female and is attracted to females.
Gay: A person who self-identifies as a male and is attracted to males.
Bisexual: A person who is attracted to both males and females, regardless of what their self-identified sexuality is.
Pansexual: A person who attracted to all sexualities regardless of what his or her self-identified sexuality is.
Asexual: A person who has no object of romantic or sexual love, regardless of what his or her self-identified sexuality may be.
Ally: A person who understands and supports those with diverse sexualities. Or the way of thinking.
Outing: Revealing to others, without the individual's consent, secrets about their sexual orientation, gender identity, etc. that they have not disclosed publicly.
Coming out: To declare one's sexual orientation, etc., which have not been made public.
Dangers of outing
Revealing secrets such as sexual orientation or gender identity that have not been made public to others without the consent of the individual may violate the privacy of people of diverse sexualities and may be deeply hurtful. Please be very careful never to out others.
When someone comes out to you...
(1) Listen
Listen to the person with diverse sexuality without making one-sided assumptions. Be aware of your surroundings and language when listening.
(2) Understand
Please think together with the person concerned about what their issues are and how they might be resolved. At this time, please refrain from forcefully asking about sexuality.
(3) Connect
If it is difficult for you to deal with the situation individually, please do not keep it to yourself, but with the consent of the individual, connect him or her to the University's internal counseling service or a professional organization outside the University.
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