Abigail Adams (November 11, 1744-October 28, 1818) advocated and modeled an expanded role for women in public affairs during the formative days of the United States.
Defining LGBTQ. LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer, and is used to designate a community of people whose sexual or gender identities can create shared political and social concerns.
Helpful Terminology. 1  Ally: An ally is an individual who is supportive of the LGBTQ community. 2  Gender: An individual's socially constructed identity as man or woman. 3  LGBTQ: LGBTQ is an acronym that originated in the 1990s and replaced what was formerly known as the gay community..