Nonbinary Defined Most people – including most transgender people – are either male or female. But some people don't neatly fit into the categories of "man" or "woman," or “male” or “female.” For example, some people have a gender that blends elements of being a man or a woman, or a gender that is different than either male or female. Some people don't identify with any gender ...

AC K N OW L E D G E M E N T S THE 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) team extends our gratitude to all the members of the transgender community who participated in the 2022 USTS and the hundreds of individuals and organizations who assisted with recruitment. We thank the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, and TransLatin@ Coalition for partnering ...

See other materials like this at our About Transgender People resource hub! "I'm a transgender woman. That means my birth certificate said 'male,' but I always knew I was a girl. I was so relieved when I told my mom about how I felt – and instead of being mad, she was supportive." - Grace "Though my birth certificate said female, I have always felt like a boy. I …

Transgender people come from every region of the United States and around the world, from every racial and ethnic background, and from every faith community. Transgender people are your classmates, your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends. With approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in ...

Bathroom access for transgender people has recently become a focal point of conversation and debate. This page includes information for transgender people and allies on responding to various questions and concerns regarding bathroom access. If you need more information on what it means to be transgender, visit Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People. For more information on how to ...

Learning to be an ally to the transgender people in your life, or to transgender people overall, is an ongoing process. Some ways to be a good ally are simple and easy, while others require more time, energy, and commitment. Whether you’re looking for information on supporting a transgender person ...

Oct 22, 2024 · What are "puberty blockers"? Puberty can be a tough time for anyone, but trans youth have specific concerns about how their bodies might change. For many trans youth, especially those who have long been consistent in their gender identity, doctors may prescribe puberty-pausing medications. They’re often referred to as “puberty blockers,” but it’s much more accurate to say that they ...

In June 2021, the State Department announced that it would no longer require passport applicants to submit medical certification to change the gender marker on their passports. Under this policy, a transgender person can obtain a passport reflecting their gender by submitting an application with the chosen gender marker selected. This policy replaced the Department’s old policy requiring ...

About Gender Understanding what it is like to be transgender can be hard, especially if you have never met a transgender person. Transgender is a broad term that can be used to describe people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be when they were born. “Trans” is often used as shorthand for transgender. To treat a …

Updated November 2024 As trans people face more political and legal attacks, it’s worth taking the time for a legal “checkup.” Below, we list some steps that might help you reduce vulnerability. They won’t necessarily keep you from running into legal trouble, just like going to the doctor won’t make you bulletproof. But these steps can make some types of trouble less harmful. If you ...