"Transgender" is an umbrella term for people whose internal sense of gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
: This community includes trans men, trans women, and non-binary individuals (such as genderqueer, agender, or genderfluid) who do not fit into traditional binary gender categories.
: Trans people come from every racial, ethnic, and religious background. Intersectionality—how these identities overlap—often shapes their unique perspectives and levels of resiliency. LGBTQ+ Culture and Connection
The LGBTQ+ community is often described as a that transcends geography through shared values and experiences. LGBTQ+ - NAMI
: Transitioning is a personal process that can involve social changes (like using different names or pronouns) and sometimes medical steps (like hormone therapy or surgery), though these are not required to be transgender.