FLINTA*

The abbreviation FLINTA* stands for Female, Lesbian, Intergender, Non-binary, Trans and Agender people, while the asterisk stands for all other gender identities or sexual orientations that do not correspond to society’s norms. This term refers to the people discriminated against in the patriarchy who are often affected by sexism, and is also often used to define which people are welcome in certain rooms or to certain events (e.g. FLINTA* toilets or FLINTA* party). FLINTA* should not be used as synonymous with women or people who identify as women, as this would wrongly exclude other gender identities. It is also possible to use the acronym without the L for lesbian, i.e. FINTA*, if it is to refer exclusively to gender identities.

Sources: Awareness Akademie; Queer Lexikon