The common misconception is that the modern LGBTQ rights movement began at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 with cisgender gay men throwing bricks. The reality is far more complex and far more transgender.
Understanding these terms is the foundation for respectful communication. LGBTQ+ communication best practices - Spectrum Center
This refers to an individual's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others. It's distinct from gender identity, though often confused with it.
LGBTQ+ culture is not a separate planet, but a parallel universe that has often been hidden, coded, or underground for survival.