An umbrella term for people whose gender identity, expression, or behavior differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.
The transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture are increasingly visible and represented in media, art, and popular culture, helping to raise awareness and promote understanding.
LGBTQ+ culture is currently shifting toward a more fluid understanding of gender. The rise of and genderqueer identities within the trans community is challenging the traditional binary (male/female) entirely.
The 1960s and 1970s saw a significant increase in transgender activism, with the Stonewall riots of 1969 marking a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The riots, which were sparked by a police raid on a gay bar in New York City, brought together LGBTQ individuals from across the spectrum, including trans people, to fight for their rights.