Understanding transgender and LGBTQ culture begins with a shared vocabulary:
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. longmant shemale
Describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Understanding transgender and LGBTQ culture begins with a
The transgender community is a diverse group of individuals whose gender identities differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. Within the broader LGBTQIA+ culture, the transgender experience is defined by a unique history of activism, specific terminology, and ongoing efforts for legal and social equality. Core Terminology A transgender person can have any sexual orientation
Terms for identities that fall outside the traditional male/female binary.
Gender identity is an internal sense of being (e.g., man, woman, nonbinary), while sexual orientation is who a person is attracted to. A transgender person can have any sexual orientation.
