Transgender is an umbrella term that includes various identities, such as nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender-diverse individuals. It is important to distinguish between (who you are) and sexual orientation (who you love).

The "T" has been part of the broader LGBTQ movement since its modern inception (e.g., the 1969 Stonewall riots were led by trans activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera). However, the relationship has been marked by periodic friction:

Avoid asking about surgeries or "before" names (deadnames) unless someone shares that information voluntarily.

Perhaps no cultural artifact demonstrates the fusion of transgender and LGBTQ culture better than the .