The relationship between the transgender community and the broader movement has been complex:
Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were prominent participants in the riots that ignited the modern gay rights movement. Inclusion vs. Exclusion in LGBTQ Activism
In 1970, Johnson and Rivera founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries), providing food and shelter for homeless queer youth, many of whom were trans. Key Legal and Cultural Milestones
Many North American Indigenous cultures have long recognized "Two-Spirit" individuals who embody both masculine and feminine roles.
Third-gender roles have persisted for thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent and Thailand.