The LGBTQ+ community is a broad cross-cultural range of individuals with diverse races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. National Institutes of Health (.gov) Transgender (Trans)

Within LGBTQ+ culture, this distinction is vital. A transgender person can be gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual. By including the transgender community, the LGBTQ+ movement acknowledges that liberation requires dismantling both "heteronormativity" (the assumption that everyone is straight) and "cisnormativity" (the assumption that everyone identifies with the sex they were assigned at birth). Cultural Contributions and Language

LGBTQ culture refers to the social and cultural expressions, norms, and values shared among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning individuals. This culture has evolved significantly over the years, influenced by historical events, activism, and technological advancements.