The transgender community is a vibrant part of LGBTQ+ culture, characterized by a shared journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of authenticity

: The community is often grouped under the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) label to highlight shared histories of marginalized status.

One of the greatest hurdles in merging transgender issues into general LGBTQ culture is the public’s conflation of gender identity with sexual orientation .

Despite the "pride" of the umbrella, the transgender community often faces steeper hurdles than their cisgender (LGB) peers.

Individuals who identify as genderfluid, agender, or genderqueer.