: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
: A process some trans people undergo to live as their true gender. This may include social changes (name/pronouns), medical steps (hormones/surgery), or legal changes (ID documents). 2. Historical Milestones
: Individuals whose gender identity exists outside the male/female binary, which can include being genderfluid, agender, or bigender.
The movement for rights has roots in both early research and grassroots activism.
: Gender identity is about who you are (e.g., male, female, trans), while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to (e.g., gay, straight, bisexual).
These terms help describe an individual's internal sense of self and their attractions.
: A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.