The LGBTQ+ community represents a vast spectrum of identities and experiences centered around diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. At its heart, LGBTQ+ culture is built on a shared history of resilience, resistance against exclusion, and the pursuit of self-determination. The Transgender Community
The transgender community is an integral part of this umbrella, encompassing individuals whose gender identity—their internal sense of being a man, woman, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary - UC Davis