LGBTQ+

Definition

LGBTQ+ is an acronym representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (trans), queer/questioning (Q), and other sexual orientations/gender identities beyond heterosexual/cisgender norms.

Related terms

Gender identity: An individual's deeply held sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.

Homophobia: Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals who identify as homosexual.

Transgender rights: Advocacy for equal rights and protections for individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.