"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.
A comprehensive feature on the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture explores the rich history of resilience, the current landscape of legal and social shifts, and the trailblazing individuals who continue to shape global culture. 1. Defining the Transgender Experience
: The community includes trans men, trans women, and non-binary individuals who may identify as genderqueer, agender, or bigender.
The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement was sparked and sustained by transgender and gender-nonconforming pioneers. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC