Because of this, the trans community has had to become hyper-political and hyper-literate in medical science. Trans advocates spend an enormous amount of energy simply explaining that puberty blockers are reversible, that HRT saves lives, and that "social transition" (changing a name/pronouns) is not child abuse. This labor is exhausting, and it often goes unrecognized by LGB peers who have already won the "public acceptance" battle for marriage.

: Focus on the visual elements—lighting, settings, and actions—to help viewers understand the high production value or personal feel [1, 12]. Storytelling

A trans person can be straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other orientation. For example, a trans woman who is attracted to men is straight. A trans man attracted to men is gay.

: The Trevor Project provides specific guidance for transgender and nonbinary youth.

While LGBTQ+ people face discrimination, the trans community—especially trans women of color—experiences some of the most extreme disparities:

: Modern LGBTQ rights movements often trace back to the leadership of transgender women, particularly during the Stonewall Uprising of 1969.

These disparities sometimes lead to friction within the culture, as trans activists call for the "LGB" portions of the community to use their relative social capital to protect the most vulnerable members of the "T." The Future of the Community