People whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.
Traditional roles for transgender people have been documented in many African societies and pre-colonial Indigenous American cultures.
Refer to resources like the GLAAD Transgender FAQ to understand the distinction between sexual orientation (who you are attracted to) and gender identity (who you are).
Always respect an individual's stated name and pronouns.
Avoid asking invasive questions about medical transitions or "deadnames" (the name assigned at birth). 4. Global Perspectives
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.