: The process of living as one's true gender, which can include adopting new pronouns , changing names, or undergoing medical interventions like hormone therapy or surgery.

The transgender community is a diverse group of individuals whose gender identities differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. While transgender people are an integral part of the broader , their history and experiences are distinct, often centered on gender identity rather than sexual orientation . Core Concepts and Terminology

: Identities that do not fit exclusively into the "male" or "female" categories. LGBTQ+ - NAMI

: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from traditional expectations.

: People whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned to them at birth.