: The overlapping of gender identity with other social identities like race, disability, and socioeconomic status, which significantly shapes an individual's experience within both the LGBTQ+ community and society at large. Cultural Foundations and History
LGBTQ+ culture is built on values of inclusion, chosen family, and the celebration of diversity. LGBTQ Community | Definition, Meaning, & Flag - Britannica
Understanding the community requires distinguishing between gender identity and sexual orientation:
