What does openly gay mean

Voices Why 'Openly Gay' Is an Offensive Term News outlets routinely use this phrase to describe LGBTQ+ people, but they should stop and use a more prideful alternative.

Originals Is there a problem with the phrase “openly gay”? Language is, understandably, pertinent to the queer experience — words affect how we present ourselves and perceive others. Here, two writers go head-to-head to debate the term.

Offensive: "admitted homosexual" or "avowed homosexual" Preferred: "openly lesbian," "openly gay," "openly bisexual," or simply "out" Dated term used to describe those who self-identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual in their personal, public, and/or professional lives.

The terms 'openly gay’, ‘openly trans’, or just generally ‘openly LGBTQ+' have been a casual part of our vocabulary for a long time. But, what does the ‘openly’ actually mean?.