Transgender and gender-diverse people have existed across cultures for centuries, with records dating back to 5000 B.C..
LGBTQ+ culture is a "collectivist" community characterized by shared values and experiences that transcend geography.
While "LGB" was common in the 1990s, the term "transgender" (popularized in the 1960s) was increasingly integrated into the "LGBT" movement by the 2000s to create a more unified front for equality.