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American Psychological Association Topics: Sex and Sexuality - The American Psychological Association is "the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States...[their] mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives."
American Psychological Association Topics: Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University - The Kinsey Institute's mission is "to foster and promote a greater understanding of human sexuality and relationships through research, outreach, education, and historical preservation.
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Oxford Dictionary of Gender Studies (2017) - A to Z of sexual health and gender terms
Planned Parenthood Glossary of Sexual Health Terms - an A to Z of current, clear, medically accurate sexual health terms and information.
Homosaurus - a list of contemporary vocabulary and definitions of LGBTQ+ terms. Note: these terms are great for use in your paper or annotated bibliography, but some terms may not always be the most fruitful when searching in the library databases because older books and articles may use more antiquated terms (see below).
LGBTQ+ Library of Congress subject terms - this is a list of terms that is often used to describe books, literature and magazines. It's helpful to use keywords from this list because you may find articles you wouldn't otherwise find, as terms often change over time. Note: while these terms may help you to find articles while researching, some of them are outdated or not appropriate to use when writing your paper. We recommend looking at current LGBTQ+ terminology from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) or vocabulary from Homosaurus and using updated, current terms in your own writing.