Individuals whose gender identity falls outside the traditional male/female binary. Related terms include agender , gender-fluid , and bigender .
Transgender people have often been at the forefront of the LGBTQ+ rights movement: Glossary of Terms: Transgender - GLAAD loose shemaleass
The term (or trans ) serves as an umbrella for many identities. An individual assigned female at birth who identifies
An individual assigned female at birth who identifies as a man. Key Concepts and Terminology Identity is one’s internal
The transgender community is a diverse and resilient group of individuals whose gender identities differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. As a vital part of the broader LGBTQIA+ culture, the community is characterized by shared values, unique histories of activism, and ongoing efforts to achieve legal and social equality. Key Concepts and Terminology
Identity is one’s internal sense of being male, female, or another gender, while expression is how one presents that gender to the world (e.g., through clothing or behavior). Historical Foundations
An individual assigned male at birth who identifies as a woman.