Homosexuality facts for kids
Homosexuality describes a person's romantic feelings and attractions. It means someone is attracted to people of their own gender. For example, a man who is attracted to other men is often called gay. A woman who is attracted to other women is usually called a lesbian.
Sometimes, the word "gay" can also be used for women. People who are attracted to both men and women are called bisexual. These groups, along with transgender people, form the LGBT community. LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. This community includes many different people.
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Understanding Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation is about who a person feels a deep romantic or emotional connection to. It's a natural part of who someone is. People don't choose their sexual orientation. It's something they discover about themselves over time.
- Gay or Lesbian: Someone attracted to people of the same gender.
- Bisexual: Someone attracted to people of both genders.
- Heterosexual: Someone attracted to people of the opposite gender.
These are some of the main ways people describe their attractions.
Homosexuality Around the World
Homosexuality has been part of human history for a very long time. It has been seen in many different cultures and countries throughout history. Today, many countries have laws that protect the rights of gay and lesbian people. These laws help ensure everyone is treated fairly.
For example, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir from Iceland was the first openly gay head of government. This means she was the leader of her country. Also, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, publicly shared that he is gay. He was the first leader of a very big company to do this. These examples show how society is becoming more open and accepting.
LGBT Community and Support
The LGBT community is a group of people who support each other. They work to make sure everyone feels safe and respected. This community helps people understand themselves better. It also helps others learn about different kinds of families and relationships.
Many organizations exist to help young people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. These groups offer a safe space to talk and get support. They also work to educate people and fight against unfair treatment.
Images for kids
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Female youths are depicted surrounding Sappho in this painting of Lafond "Sappho sings for Homer", 1824.
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Sappho reading to her companions on an Attic vase of c. 435 BC
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Roy and Silo, two male chinstrap penguins from the New York Central Park Zoo, became famous for raising a chick together.
See also
In Spanish: Homosexualidad para niños
