: How a person externally communicates their gender identity through behavior, clothing, hairstyles, or voice. LGBTQ+ Culture and Values
: 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.
Transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals often navigate unique challenges due to systemic barriers.
: Offers a comprehensive resource page for understanding transgender identities.
: Ongoing events, such as Transgender Awareness Week (observed annually in November), aim to increase visibility and address issues of prejudice and violence. Resources for Further Learning
: Transgender people face significant health challenges, including higher rates of HIV, limited access to transition-related healthcare, and increased risks of attempted suicide.