: LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual. These groups are linked by shared experiences of navigating a society often built around cisgender and heterosexual norms.
: Being transgender relates to gender identity, not sexual orientation; trans individuals may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or asexual. LGBTQ+ Culture and its Core Values
: Individuals who identify as trans men or trans women.
The term serves as an umbrella for individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This community is incredibly diverse, encompassing various identities: