: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes nonbinary individuals, who do not identify exclusively as a man or a woman.

The transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture are defined by a rich history of activism, a diverse spectrum of identities, and an ongoing struggle for civil rights and social acceptance.

The modern movement was catalyzed by resistance to systemic harassment and discrimination.

: Gender identity is an individual's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither. This is distinct from sexual orientation, which describes who a person is attracted to.