LGBTQ+ culture is built on a rich history of resilience and activism.

This guide explores the vibrant history, language, and social etiquette of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture. 1. Understanding the Spectrum

: These are distinct concepts. Gender identity is one’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Sexual orientation is about who one is attracted to. A trans person can be straight, gay, bisexual, or any other orientation.

: These terms describe people whose identities fall outside the traditional male/female binary.