An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. It is an adjective (e.g., "a transgender person"), not a noun.
This guide provides a foundational understanding of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture, covering key terminology, historical milestones, and essential practices for allyship. Core Terminology shemale esocrts
A term for individuals whose gender identity does not fit strictly into the categories of "man" or "woman". An umbrella term for people whose gender identity
A term for people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Core Terminology A term for individuals whose gender
In 2009, the International Transgender Day of Visibility was established to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of discrimination. Promising Practices for LGBTQIA2S+ Communications
An evolving acronym standing for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit, with the "+" representing additional identities. Historical Milestones
In the 1950s, groups like the Mattachine Society and Daughters of Bilitis laid the groundwork for modern advocacy.