Someone whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth.

The transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture are defined by a rich tapestry of history, evolving terminology, and a collective struggle for civil rights and bodily autonomy. While the "T" in LGBTQ+ represents transgender individuals, the community is a diverse umbrella that includes nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender-fluid identities.

An umbrella term for those whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. 2. History & Cultural Milestones

The label (typically male, female, or intersex) given at birth based on external anatomy.

An internal, deeply-held sense of being a man, woman, both, or neither. This is not visible to others unless expressed.

How one presents gender outwardly through clothing, hair, voice, or behavior.

Understanding the community starts with distinguishing between sex, gender, and identity.

Transgender people have existed throughout history, but the modern movement gained visibility in the mid-20th century.