The transgender community has often been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.

The personal process of seeking recognition for one's gender identity. This may include social changes (name/pronouns), legal changes (documents), or medical changes (hormones/surgery), though not all trans people pursue every step.

This guide provides an overview of the transgender community and its vital role within broader LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) culture. 1. Key Terminology & Concepts

How historians are documenting the lives of transgender people

People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

The distress or unease some individuals feel when their body or how they are perceived by others does not align with their gender identity. 2. History & Milestones