: Gender-diverse individuals have existed across cultures for thousands of years, such as the Two-Spirit people in Indigenous cultures.
: Beyond trans men and trans women, many identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or gender-fluid.
The LGBTQ+ community is a diverse group of individuals united by their experiences of marginalization based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While often grouped under one acronym, the community encompasses a wide spectrum of distinct identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals. Understanding the Transgender Community
: This process of living as one’s authentic gender can involve social changes (name, pronouns), legal changes (identification documents), or medical steps (hormones, surgery).