Transgender people face disproportionate rates of poverty, homelessness, and violence, particularly trans women of color. Legal battles over healthcare access and identity documents remain significant hurdles. Core Concepts of LGBTQ+ Culture

"Transgender" is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being a man, woman, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

LGBTQ+ culture encompasses the shared values, artistic expressions, and historical experiences of sexual and gender minorities.

This community includes trans men, trans women, and non-binary individuals who may identify as genderqueer, agender, or bigender.