Allyship is a dynamic process rooted in —an ongoing commitment to learning and self-reflection.
The term is an "umbrella" term. It describes people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Transgender history is not a modern phenomenon; diverse gender roles have existed across the globe for centuries. Within the modern LGBTQ+ movement, transgender people have often been at the forefront of advocacy and social change.
: You'll often encounter terms like non-binary , genderqueer , and agender , which describe identities that don't fit into the traditional male/female binary.
: Today, the community continues to face significant challenges, including higher rates of discrimination, mental health struggles, and hate crimes compared to the general population. Supporting the Community