While "LGBTQ+" is often grouped together, it's important to distinguish between who you love (sexual orientation) and who you are (gender identity).

The last decade has witnessed a powerful correction. The cultural shift began with visibility:

: Transgender identities are not a modern phenomenon. Cultures worldwide have recognized "third gender" or trans-feminine roles for millennia, such as the Kathoey in Thailand, Hijra in South Asia, and Khanith in Arabia.

Transgender individuals have been the primary architects of much of the language and aesthetics used in LGBTQ+ culture today.

Despite increased visibility, transgender people experience disproportionately high rates of discrimination, violence, and health disparities.