Well they have designated themselves as a whole. Forming a community that started out as nothing within the world. They are no different then if you were to compare blacks to whites. As far as culture goes I think thats a bit extreme to put it in terms like that. The only thing that separates them is the way they dress and their personalities. So saying their a culture on their own is a bit fetched. Think of it this way the autistic kids of the world have very different personalities and they might dress differently but you wouldn't hear someone saying "He's part of the autistic culture." Now I do believe that they are a wide-spread group.
Answer:
You should revise your thesis if it does not pertain to the gathered notes.
Explanation:
I know the answer isn't C or D. A or B both seem likely until you see that B involves a 'comma without a conjunction,' either way you should never put a comma before 'and'; I am not sure why but I am pretty sure this only applies in a formal document. So your answer is A.
Personal growth and life journey, Witch would be A