LGBT (or LGBTTT) is the Acronym for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites, Transsexuals and Transgender, which consist of different types of sexual orientations.
The acronym LGBT is also used as the name of a movement that fight for gay rights and, mainly, against homophobia.
Initially, the movement was only known for GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathizers), but there was a great growth and people began to question the different ramifications and identities, causing the movement to acquire other types of orientations. sexual.
In fact, the term was officially changed from GLS to LGBT at a National Conference, held in Brasília, in 2008.
Unfortunately, the LGBT movement it is still loaded with prejudice and pejorative connotations, mainly by more conversational groups in society and religious.
According to these people, the participation of homosexuals in the LGBT pride parades is exaggerated and unreasonable.
On the other hand, the organizers of these events claim to be the Gay Parade (as it became popularly known), a space of visibility for the homosexual, which is marginalized in society and only wants to have the same rights as heterosexuals (such as same-sex marriage and adoption, for example).
THE LGBT Pride Parade it also aims to make people aware of the diversity that a society is built, and everyone should know how to respect differences.
There are several NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) that work in favor of the LGBT movement, to raise awareness among the population and also the members, from support for people facing discrimination to advice on basic care against sexually transmitted diseases, by example.
Learn more about the meaning of Homophobia and pansexual.