Lavender linguistics
| Transgender |
|---|
 |
| Androgyny • Bigender • Cross-dressing • Drag king • Drag queen • Genderqueer • Hijira • Intersexuality • Questioning • Third gender • Transsexualism • Transvestism |
| Attitudes |
| LGBT history • LGBT social movement • Transphobia • Homosexuality and transgender • Gynephilia and androphilia |
| Legal issues |
| Legal aspects of transsexualism |
| Lists |
| Transgender-related topics • LGBT films • Transgender people • Category:Transgender |
|
This article about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues Also see the article on Sexual orientation |
Lavender linguistics is a term used by linguists, most notably William Leap, to describe the study of language used by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) speakers. It "encompass[es] a wide range of everyday language practices" in LGBTQ communities. The term derives from the longterm association of the color lavender with gay and lesbian communities. The related terms lavender language and simply gay and lesbian language also refer to the language used by LGBTQ speakers. "Language," in this context, may refer to any aspect of spoken or written linguistic practices, including speech patterns and pronunciation, use of certain vocabulary, and, in a few cases, an elaborate alternative lexicon such as Polari.
Template:Sa-LGBT slang Template:Sa-identities
Chat rooms • What links here • Copyright info • Contact information • Category:Root