| Feature | Broader LGBTQ Culture | Transgender-Specific Culture | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sexual orientation (who you love) | Gender identity (who you are) | | Rites of Passage | Coming out, Pride parade, same-sex commitment ceremonies | Social/medical transition, name change, "second puberty," top/bottom surgery | | Key Language | Gay, lesbian, bi, queer, homophobia | Trans, non-binary, dysphoria, passing, stealth, deadnaming, misgendering | | Shared History | Stonewall, AIDS memorial quilt | Compton’s Cafeteria, Harry Benjamin standards of care, trans liberation fronts | | Annual Events | Pride Month (June) | Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov 20), Transgender Awareness Week (Nov) |
As the transgender community continues to grow and evolve, it's essential that we prioritize visibility and representation. This includes: black shemale strokers exclusive