: It is important to recognize that the transgender experience is not monolithic. Race, class, and disability significantly shape how individuals navigate both the LGBTQ community and the world at large. Current Challenges & Progress

: The community is defined by a diverse spectrum of identities. The Center defines LGBTQIA+ as an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual. These terms help individuals describe their internal sense of self and how they relate to others.

: The culture is constantly self-correcting to be more inclusive of non-binary, genderqueer, and agender identities, moving beyond a strict gender binary.