: Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual. The "+" acknowledges limitless additional identities like pansexual or nonbinary.
: A person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. This can include identities like agender, bigender, or genderfluid.
The LGBTQ+ community is an diverse umbrella encompassing various sexual orientations and gender identities.
: Individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. Key Historical Milestones
This guide provides a foundational overview of the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture, covering essential terminology, historical milestones, and practices for effective allyship. Understanding the Community