The term refers to individuals whose gender identity does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. This encompasses a wide range of identities, including binary trans men and women, as well as non-binary and gender-fluid individuals.
LGBTQ culture (or queer culture) consists of shared values, history, and creative expressions.
While often grouped together, the "L," "G," "B," and "T" represent distinct populations with overlapping experiences:
Experiences differ vastly based on race and ethnicity. For instance, Black and Hispanic LGBTQ+ patients are 2 to 4 times more likely to report discrimination in healthcare settings than white patients. Culture and Media Representation
The community is unified by a history of fighting for human rights against similar forms of discrimination.