Sexuality is either seen through the lens of traumas or disorders, or left unaddressed.

The creators want to show viewers that "a future without division on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach."

“The work of a dictionary is more than just adding new words. It's an ongoing effort to ensure that how we define words reflects changes in language — and life,” a senior editor at Dictionary.com said.

The series creator, who is bisexual, said the studio leadership originally did not want "any form of bi or gay relationship on the channel," but is now very supportive.

“I’m glad that it has gotten out that that was the original intention. The world wasn’t quite ready for it.”

“There’s no question in my mind that anyone’s personal wealth is the product of a collective effort, and of social structures which present opportunities to some people, and obstacles to countless others,” she said.

"For us, the rainbow represents the sunshine after rain, the most beautiful natural phenomenon," said an executive of the ice cream company.

LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups have welcomed the change, saying it will help people who get asked unnecessary and indiscreet questions.

"I don’t care if I lose half my followers, it better be the truth I’m speaking."

Through a constant perpetuation of what an ideal relationship looks like, society has decreed other forms of love less valuable.

Welcoming Questioning/Queer people in LGBTQIA+ circles is more inclusive and normalizes the fluid nature of gender and sexuality.

This is one example of how countries can legislate to safeguard their queer citizens from homophobia.

Up to 86 percent of respondents believed that inclusiveness in advertising reflects a company's commitment to diverse customers.

The goal, according to IOC, is to achieve full gender parity across all aspects of the games by the 2024 Paris Olympics.

"These findings strongly suggest that additional steps need to be taken to protect LGBTQ youth -- and others -- against the insidious threat of bullying," said the lead author of the study.

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If all goes to plan, Costa Rica is set to become the first Central American country to legalize gay marriage.

Under the law, individuals that offer so-called ‘conversion’ procedures can face up to a year in prison.