label everything. We have this pesky need to categorize ourselves and others — it helps us make sense of the world and our place in it.We use labels to denote our place in our families, like a mother or a son.
We use them to share our occupations or professions. Labels help us indicate our cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.But for those who fall outside of the heteronormative, cisgender demographic, labels pertaining to sexuality and gender can be tricky — they can be as helpful as they are harmful.Global News spoke with several people across Canada who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to discuss how labels help them feel empowered and give them a sense of belonging.