: Roughly 1% of adults worldwide identify as transgender, with an additional 2% identifying as non-binary or gender-fluid.

: Transgender adults live in poverty at elevated rates (29%), which increases significantly for Black (39%) and Latine (48%) trans individuals.

: Many individuals identify outside the traditional male/female binary, using terms like genderqueer, agender, or genderfluid. 2. Historical Context and Cultural Evolution

: The term "transgender" gained prominence in the 1960s and was widely integrated into the "LGBT" movement by the 2000s, replacing earlier, often derogatory terminology.

There is a notable increase in individuals openly identifying as LGBTQ+, particularly among younger generations.