The acronym LGBTQ suggests a cohesive coalition. However, the “T” (transgender) has a distinct history from the L, G, and B, which are primarily defined by sexual orientation. Transgender identity concerns gender identity—one’s internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither—rather than who one is attracted to. This paper explores how transgender individuals and communities have shaped, and been shaped by, the larger LGBTQ culture, addressing both moments of unity and rupture.
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