Transgender people are among the most marginalized groups in society, frequently facing discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare.

Transgender individuals experience intense "minority stress"—marginalization, prejudice, and discrimination based on their gender identity. LGBTQ Culture, Community & Structural Challenges

Due to high rates of family rejection, many within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly youth, rely on "chosen families"—networks of friends and allies—for support. Transgender Intersectionality within the Community LGBT Rights - Amnesty International

The transgender community exists as a distinct, heterogeneous group often within the broader LGBTQ+ umbrella, characterized by gender identities that differ from their assigned sex at birth. While sharing a history of marginalization with lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, transgender people face unique, compounded challenges related to gender-based stigma and body affirmation.