LGBTQ+ People Have Always Existed: Understanding History, Hinduism, Science, and the Right to Live with Dignity Being LGBTQ+ is not a modern trend, a mental disorder, or a lifestyle that someone simply chooses. LGBTQ+ people have existed throughout human history. What has changed over time is our understanding of human sexuality and gender identity, the language we use to describe them, and the scientific knowledge that helps us understand human diversity. Introduction: LGBTQ+ Is Not a New Concept Whenever we discuss LGBTQ+ people, one common argument appears: "This is a modern concept. These things did not exist in our society before. People are following Western culture and adopting new lifestyles." But how accurate is this argument? The truth is that LGBTQ+ people have existed throughout human history. They existed before the words lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex became commonly used. They existed in ancient civilisations, in different ...