: Transitioning is a personal process that can include social changes (using different names/pronouns), legal changes (updating IDs), or medical steps (hormones/surgeries), though not all trans people pursue medical intervention.

The term (or "trans") is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

: Some identify strictly as trans men or trans women, while others use terms like non-binary, genderqueer, agender, or bigender.

: While the modern word "transgender" gained prominence in the late 20th century, gender-diverse people have existed across cultures throughout history. Symbols and Traditions

The is a diverse group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, among other identities . Central to this culture is the recognition that gender identity (an internal sense of self) and sexual orientation (who one is attracted to) exist on a broad spectrum. Understanding the Transgender Community

LGBTQ+ culture uses visual symbols to build identity and signal safe spaces.

LGBTQ+Terms: Inclusive Glossary and Definitions | Stonewall UK