Originally, in Western scientific thought, there was no line between “homosexual” and “transgender.” A popular term in the 19th and 20th century was “invert”- someone with the traits of the “opposite” gender. A while back for Point’s blog we went into the history of the word “homosexual”- if we go into the history of the word “transgender,” we see how blurry these lines are. These tensions often bubble over into the media, such as the now infamous debates (with varied opinions) over slurs in RuPaul’s Drag Race. Knowing one’s place and respecting these divisions can often be just as important as solidarity. The many letters of “LGBTQ+” have a complex, often tense relationship: supposedly all under the same umbrella, but still somehow divided. Semifinalist & Finalist Info Menu Toggle.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & FAQS Menu Toggle.Community College Scholarship Menu Toggle.
