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This guide has been curated to help promote library and campus resources for the LGBTQIA+ community at New York Tech. If you have any suggestions for this guide or recommended reading, please see the "Questions? Suggestions?" tab on the left column of every page on this guide.
In accordance with Title IX, New York Tech follows a strict anti-discrimination and harassment policy. From the NYIT policies page:
"New York Institute of Technology does not discriminate in admissions, access to, operation of,
treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, creed, color,
national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age,
mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion,
pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other
basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law."
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging seeks to cultivate and support our diverse campus community.
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Email: dei@nyit.edu
The LGBTQIA+ community has many terms and phrases, and "LGBTQIA+" and "queer" are just two that have been used to refer to the community in recent years.
Each letter in "LGBTQIA+" represents a different identity within the community, while "queer" is a reclaimed word used as an umbrella term for the community. It is up to preference which term one uses and it is common to see both terms used interchangeably; for example, in literature, studies on LGBTQIA+ themes, authors, or stories are often called "queer theory," while the community at large is often referred to as "the LGBTQIA+ community."
The Human Rights Campaign has a helpful Glossary of Terms to help navigate terms as they emerge, but here is a quick breakdown of the LGBTQIA+ acronym:
L = Lesbian
G = Gay
B = Bisexual
T = Transgender
Q = Queer/Questioning
I = Intersex
A = Asexual, Aromantic, Agender
+ = Indicates creation of new terms & identities
Being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community is important work: allies help advocate alongside and support queer community members. Here are some helpful resources for being an active LGBTQIA+ ally"
Government Documents for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
