: The term transgender (or "trans") describes individuals whose internal sense of gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth [4]. This umbrella includes trans men, trans women, and non-binary or genderqueer individuals [8].
: LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual [6]. While the other letters primarily refer to sexual orientation, the "T" refers to gender identity [7]. Cultural Contributions and History shemalescurvy
The LGBTQ+ community has historically organized to fight for civil rights, including employment equality, military service, and marriage rights [2]. : The term transgender (or "trans") describes individuals