A recognized third gender in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) with a long recorded history.
In Zapotec culture (Mexico), individuals who are assigned male at birth but dress and behave in ways associated with women. LGBTQ+ Culture: A Shared Experience
Transgender people, particularly women of color, experience disproportionately high rates of violence. Paths Forward
Promoting public understanding to reduce stigma and myths about the trans experience.
Let trans people lead the conversation about their own lives and needs.
Say "transgender person," not "a transgender."
A term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe those who fulfill a traditional third-gender ceremonial role.
The process some trans people undergo to align their life with their gender identity. This can be social (changing names/pronouns), legal (updating documents), or medical (hormones or surgery).