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Chapter One WHAT DOES LGBTMEAN?

Words to Understand chromosomes: parts of cells that carry genetic information. discrimination: singling out a group for unfair treatment. fluid: something that is able to change. inclusive: broad, accepting of everyone. orientation: the direction of a person’s interests or beliefs. sibling: brother or sister. stereotypes: simplified ideas about types of people, rather than actual people. In 1918, an article was published in a magazine for people who sell clothing. The article said, “The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a . . . stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.” No, you didn’t read that wrong. Just a hundred years ago, people had a totally opposite idea about which colors were “suitable” for girls and boys. What’s