Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus other identities (Intersex, Asexual, Aromantic, Pansexual, etc.). The "+" signals inclusivity.
These figures were rarely seen as "errors." Instead, they were viewed as supreme, whole, and divine because they contained the entirety of the human experience within a single form. The Divine Androgyne in Ancient History
Today, Pride parades and the fight for marriage equality stand on the shoulders of trans resistance.
, were frequently described as individuals who lived between or outside of standard gender roles. Ardhanarishvara (Hinduism)
From Heartstopper ’s trans character Elle Argent to Umbrella Academy ’s Elliot Page, mainstream media is finally telling trans stories with trans actors. This normalizes trans identity for younger LGB people, fostering empathy and alliance.