The modern LGBTQ rights movement was largely ignited by the resistance of transgender and gender-non-conforming individuals.
Transgender culture is characterized by its resilience and the creation of "chosen families" to navigate societal exclusion.
: It is important to distinguish gender identity from sexual orientation. A transgender person's internal sense of being male, female, or non-binary is separate from who they are attracted to; trans people can identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or asexual.