This guide provides an overview of the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture, covering fundamental concepts, history, and current issues. 1. Understanding Core Concepts
These are distinct. Gender identity is one's internal sense of being male, female, or another gender. Sexual orientation is whom one is attracted to. A transgender person may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer. Key Terms:
The process of aligning one's life with their gender identity, which may include social changes (names/pronouns) or medical steps (hormones/surgery).
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This guide provides an overview of the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture, covering fundamental concepts, history, and current issues. 1. Understanding Core Concepts
These are distinct. Gender identity is one's internal sense of being male, female, or another gender. Sexual orientation is whom one is attracted to. A transgender person may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer. Key Terms:
The process of aligning one's life with their gender identity, which may include social changes (names/pronouns) or medical steps (hormones/surgery).
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