: This is the largest-ever study of transgender people in the U.S. (over 90,000 respondents), covering everything from health care access to workplace discrimination.

: This study highlights how identifying with the broader culture provides a sense of pride and aids in identity development.

Finding a single "good" paper can be tough since the field is so broad. Depending on whether you are looking for history, sociology, or public health, here are some of the most influential and highly-cited papers and resources that define the study of the transgender community and LGBTQ culture. 1. The Foundation of Modern Culture & History

: This paper is excellent for understanding intersectionality—specifically how people of color within the trans community often feel excluded from mainstream (often white-centric) LGBTQ political movements like marriage equality. 3. Public Health and Statistics