Understanding the Transgender Community and LGBTQ Culture The transgender community is a diverse group of individuals whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. While often grouped under the broader LGBTQ+ umbrella, being transgender is about gender identity , whereas terms like "lesbian" or "gay" refer to sexual orientation HRC | Human Rights Campaign The Intersection of Identity and Culture

Take the initiative to learn about trans experiences rather than expecting trans people to teach you.