The word (or trans ) is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
: A person's internal sense of being a man, woman, both, or neither.
Transgender and gender-fluid identities have existed across many global cultures throughout history. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC
: People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Understanding the transgender community and its place within broader LGBTQ culture involves exploring historical roots, evolving terminology, and the specific challenges of the current era. Core Terminology and Identities