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GLOSSARY
culture
the customs of a particular place or group of people
discrimination
the act of treating someone differently based on a person’s
gender identity, sexuality, or other characteristics
LGBTQ
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning
psychiatrist
a doctor who treats mental, emotional, and
behavioral disorders
puberty
a period during adolescence when a person becomes
sexually mature
stereotypes
widely held, oversimplified beliefs about a person or group
of people
stigma
a societal attitude about something that creates shame
around it and makes people feel embarrassed to be
associated with it
transphobia
dislike of or prejudice against transgender people
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