Historically, both sexuality-diverse and gender-diverse individuals faced similar forms of discrimination. An inclusive human rights movement emerged as these communities realized they were being marginalized for the same reason: existing outside dominant cultural norms.
A fundamental distinction in contemporary culture is between who one is (gender identity) and who one is attracted to (sexual orientation).
The LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) community is a diverse collective bound by shared experiences of navigating a society traditionally structured around cisheteronormative standards. While "LGBT" is a useful umbrella term, it encompasses groups with distinct needs and histories.