Supporting transgender individuals involves consistent, respectful actions in everyday life.
Be a supportive listener without centering your own reactions or feelings about their identity.
A person’s physiology (male, female, or intersex) typically assigned at birth based on external anatomy.
Understanding the distinction between core identities is the first step in navigating LGBTQ+ culture.
Who a person is attracted to (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual).
Introduce yourself with your own pronouns to create a safe space for others to share theirs. Cultural Awareness & Intersectionality
An individual’s internal, personal sense of being a man, woman, neither, or both. This may not align with the sex assigned at birth.