: Many Indigenous cultures have long recognized "third genders." For example, the Zuni people esteemed We’wha , a two-spirit individual, and the Crow nation respected Osh-Tisch , a baté who bridged gender roles.

Within LGBTQ+ culture, trans people have developed specific rituals and community structures to foster resilience.

The transgender community is a diverse group of individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. While often integrated into the broader LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) culture, the community maintains a unique history, distinct cultural traditions, and specific social challenges.

: The "transgender tipping point" in 2014 marked a surge in media representation and historical scholarship aimed at documenting trans lives. Cultural Practices & Identity

Transgender and gender-diverse identities have existed throughout history and across various cultures, often predating modern Western categories.