Why the phrase ‘LGBT Community’ is problematic

By Eleanor Formby How often have you heard someone talk about ‘the heterosexual community’? Rarely or never, I would guess, but the term ‘LGBT community’ is frequently used by policy-makers, service providers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people themselves. So what understandings and experiences does that phrase conjure up – or ignore? I … Continue reading Why the phrase ‘LGBT Community’ is problematic