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: Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual.
: The inclusion of "T" in LGBTQ reflects a "unity in diversity" approach. As noted by TransHub , trans and sexuality-diverse people often gather together because they face similar systemic mistreatment. Terminology Quick Guide
The UCSF LGBTQ Resource Center and The Center provide essential definitions for understanding this space:
: One's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither.
: The community continues to face significant hurdles, including healthcare disparities, legal hurdles for identity recognition, and higher rates of discrimination. Transgender Influence on LGBTQ Culture
: From "Ballroom culture" to modern media, trans individuals have shaped the language, fashion, and artistic expression of the entire LGBTQ community.
: The process some trans people undergo to live as their true gender, which can involve social, legal, or medical changes.
: Being transgender is about an internal sense of self. According to the Mayo Clinic , this can include people who identify within the gender binary (trans men and trans women) or those who identify as non-binary or gender-diverse.