Many cultures have long histories of gender-diverse people, such as the Two-Spirit traditions in some Indigenous North American cultures. The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Culture

Transitioning is a unique process for everyone. It can involve social changes (like names and pronouns), medical steps (hormones or surgery), or neither.

The transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture are vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted in history. Understanding this community involves recognizing the breadth of gender identities, the evolving terminology used for self-expression, and the shared cultural practices that foster belonging.

The transgender community is an "umbrella" that includes anyone whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

LGBTQ+ culture is built on shared experiences of resistance, creativity, and community-building.

This includes trans men , trans women , and non-binary people. Others may use terms like genderqueer , agender , or bigender .