For more resources, you can contact the Equality Branch in the Department of Premier and Cabinet at What are the basics? Don’t assume a person is heterosexual.ĭon’t assume that everyone is heterosexual (straight), or that this is the norm. If you want or need to understand more about LGBTIQ communities, we encourage you to seek further information and training on inclusive language and practice. For example, you might engage closely with particular communities where a deeper knowledge is needed (e.g. While this guide provides an overview of LGBTIQ inclusive language, there are some VPS workplaces and services where a deeper understanding is required. How can I find out more detailed information about inclusive language? It also gives you practical guidance to making inclusive language part of your work in the public sector. This guide seeks to give you an understanding of some of the key concepts and common terms for LGBTIQ people. How will this guide help me to use LGBTIQ inclusive language? Inclusive language acknowledges the diversity of people we work with and serve. This includes both when we are communicating directly with someone, and when describing someone who isn’t present. Inclusive language ensures we don’t leave people out of our conversations or our work. People can have different biological sex characteristics. People express their gender and sexuality in different ways. Inclusive language is a way of acknowledging and respecting the diversity of bodies, genders and relationships. When we use LGBTIQ inclusive language, we demonstrate that we respect LGBTIQ people, we build trust between the public sector and LGBTIQ communities, and we start to address the prejudice and discrimination LGBTIQ people face. Our workplaces and behaviour should reflect the VPS values including respect and human rights.
Our policies, programs and services should be relevant, inclusive and accessible for all Victorians. As public sector employees, we have a responsibility to make Victoria a safer and more inclusive place for people from diverse backgrounds. Every government policy affects LGBTIQ Victorians, and every government service has LGBTIQ clients. LGBTIQ people have always been part of Victoria and the VPS, although they have not always been acknowledged or treated with respect. Why is LGBTIQ inclusive language important for VPS employees? By using inclusive language, we demonstrate respect in both our workplaces and in developing and delivering policies, programs and services for all Victorians.
It explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ people. The LGBTIQ inclusive language guide is for Victorian Public Sector (VPS) employees. But remember: it’s the journey not the destination that’s important, so use the test to think about your sexuality and gender – all in the service of self-knowledge.Pdf 115.95 KB Introduction: LGBTIQ inclusive language in the VPS Who is this guide for?
If however, the female role is important to you then you have fallen through the cracks of the test and the result is inaccurate. Your answers seem to indicate that what’s important is that you have a man in front of you – not that you are female. While sissies, crossdreamers and crossdressers often fantasize about men, these men are often (but not always) props in a deeper fantasy about being female. Okay, ‘sissy’ maybe a multi use term, but your consistent leaning towards men as sexual partners leads us to think that ‘gay’ or ‘bi’ is a better term for you. but have you considered the fact you might be gay? Or Bi? If the answer's 'yes' then that's surely something to 's a hell of a lot easier explaining to friends and family that you're gay.rather than a sissy. Okay, this might be a little difficult for you (or maybe not).