: Transness is not a "trend." Records of transgender people date back as far as 3400 BCE in Sumer, and many indigenous cultures, such as Native American Two-Spirit traditions, have long recognized gender-diverse identities.
: Much of this history was systematically erased or poorly archived, making the work of uncovering trans elders a vital act of cultural preservation today. The Nuances of Community and "Microculture"
The Tapestry of Truth: Understanding the Transgender Community within LGBTQ Culture