The explosion of LGBTQ culture in the 21st century is largely defined by a more sophisticated understanding of gender. The shift from "transsexual" to "transgender"—and the rise of identities like —reflects a culture that is moving away from a strict binary.

: Individuals whose gender identity is the opposite of their sex assigned at birth.

Higher rates of discrimination and violence, particularly against Black trans women. Visibility vs. Vulnerability:

Feature first-person narratives or interviews that allow individuals to describe their own experiences rather than being "defined" by an outsider.