: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

: While "LGBTQ+" is standard, you may see expanded versions like LGBTQIA2S+ (including Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit) to be more inclusive of specific cultural identities. 2. Historical Context & Culture

Modern LGBTQ+ culture uses an evolving framework to describe diverse experiences of gender and attraction.

: Much of current U.S. LGBTQ+ culture is rooted in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the subsequent radicalism of the 70s and 90s.