Transgender people, particularly Black and Latina trans women, face epidemic levels of fatal violence. These murders are often misreported by media, victims are deadnamed (referred to by their birth name rather than their chosen name), and justice is rarely served. This stark reality grounds the community in a fight for survival that other LGBTQ sub-groups have, to varying degrees, moved beyond.
At its core, being transgender means having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth. This is distinct from sexual orientation, which concerns who one is attracted to. A transgender person can be gay, straight, bisexual, or any other orientation. This crucial distinction has often been misunderstood, even within LGBTQ spaces, leading to friction but also to deeper education over time. shemale 18 years asian