Understanding this community requires distinguishing between gender identity (who you are) and sexual orientation (who you are attracted to).
The transgender community is a vital part of a broader LGBTQIA+ culture defined by shared values of resilience, diversity, and the fight for equal rights. While transgender individuals share common goals with the wider community, they face unique challenges and possess distinct histories that span from ancient times to modern activism. Core Concepts and Identities
An internal sense of being male, female, a blend of both, or neither.
An umbrella term for those whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.
Individuals who identify outside the traditional male-female binary.
A modern pan-Indian term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe traditional third-gender or gender-variant roles in their cultures. Historical and Cultural Context
Transgender people have existed in cultures worldwide for centuries. A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures | Independent Lens - PBS