Prejudice against individuals and groups who display non-heterosexual behaviors or identities. Includes attitudes, actions, or practices that subordinate people based on their sexual orientation or gender identify.
Note: Definitions related to identity terms vary across communities, cultures, regions, may change across time, and are dependent on an individual’s interpretation and experiences. Not all patients/victims may agree with or identify with the current definitions in this glossary.
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