The transgender community and LGBTQ culture represent a diverse, global movement centered on self-expression, civil rights, and the celebration of varied gender identities and sexual orientations. Understanding the Transgender Community

: Transgender people may identify as men, women, non-binary, or genderqueer. Transitioning is the personal process of changing one's appearance or legal status to match their gender identity, which may include social, medical, or legal steps.

: Language is constantly evolving to be more inclusive. Groups like GLAAD maintain glossaries to help the public use accurate and respectful terminology when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity. Intersectionality and Support

The transgender community includes individuals whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.