The transgender community has been a foundational part of LGBTQ culture since before the modern acronym existed, evolving from hidden underground networks to a central, visible force in the global fight for equality. While the term "transgender" only gained widespread acceptance in the 1960s, gender-diverse individuals have shaped human history and social movements for millennia. Historical Foundations and Key Milestones
refers to the culture associated with the community of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning) . This culture includes social behaviors, norms, customs, and institutions associated with being non-cisgender and/or non-heterosexual.
