: Modern terminology often uses LGBTQIA+ to include intersex and asexual individuals, as well as those who identify as non-binary or genderqueer.

The is an umbrella term encompassing a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. While each group has unique experiences, they are united by a shared history of advocating for civil rights , visibility, and acceptance in a society that has traditionally prioritized heterosexuality and binary gender norms. The Transgender Community

The term refers to people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.