An individual's internal, deeply felt sense of being male, female, or another gender. This is separate from the sex assigned at birth.
To understand this culture, it is necessary to separate who a person is from whom they love.
💡 Transgender people have sexual orientations just like cisgender people. A trans man can be straight, gay, bisexual, or asexual. 🏳️⚧️ Understanding "Transgender"
This refers to whom a person is emotionally, physically, or romantically attracted to (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight).
The term is an umbrella adjective used for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Understanding the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture requires a basic grasp of evolving terminology and respectful etiquette. This guide outlines foundational concepts and actionable steps to practice meaningful allyship. 📚 Foundational Concepts