"Transgender" is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth [1, 3].
While many regions have seen advancements in marriage equality and non-discrimination laws, the community—and particularly transgender individuals—continues to face significant hurdles [1, 6].
Culture within the community is not monolithic. Race, disability, and socioeconomic status intersect with queer identity, creating unique experiences and subcultures (such as Ballroom culture or rural queer communities) [2, 5].