The LGBTQ+ community encompasses a wide range of identities beyond the core acronym:
Being an ally involves active support and a commitment to "cultural humility"—recognizing and respecting diverse experiences while committing to ongoing learning.
: Traditional roles for transgender individuals have existed in many African societies since pre-colonial times.
: Support equality in your workplace and have open conversations with family and friends to foster understanding.
: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
: Historically a slur, now often reclaimed as an inclusive term for the entire community or for those who do not wish to use specific labels. Cultural and Historical Context
: A person who lives as a man but was assigned female at birth.
: Modern research explores links between transgender identity and brain structure, as well as biological factors during development. How to Be an Ally