The process of sharing one’s orientation or identity with others. It is often a lifelong process rather than a single event.
Dora Richter becomes the first known trans woman to undergo vaginoplasty at Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institute for Sex Research in Berlin.
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in San Francisco occurs after police harassment of trans patrons—a pivotal moment that predates Stonewall.
Refers to romantic or emotional attraction (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual). A trans person can have any sexual orientation. 2. Historical Milestones
An internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither.
Sweden becomes the first country to allow legal gender changes.
Despite progress, the community faces disproportionate rates of discrimination, poverty, and mental health challenges due to societal stigma. 4. Recommended Resources