To navigate transgender and LGBTQ+ culture, it is essential to understand basic terminology:

Despite increased visibility in media and politics, the community continues to face significant hurdles:

: An individual's internal sense of being a man, a woman, neither, both, or another gender.

: A solemn day to honor those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence. 4. Transgender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation

: People whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

: Do not ask about a person's "real name" (deadname) or medical history.

: Sexual orientation (Gay, Straight, Bisexual, Pansexual, Asexual).

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights has frequently been led by transgender individuals, particularly trans women of color.