Trans people face higher rates of workplace discrimination and housing instability compared to cisgender gay and lesbian individuals.

The transgender community hasn't just participated in LGBTQ culture; it has revolutionized it.

Conversely, the rise of —the pressure on trans people to fit a specific narrative (e.g., "I knew I was a girl since I was 3 years old, I want surgery, and I am heterosexual")—has created internal friction. Non-binary people and those who do not seek medical transition often feel erased by both cisgender society and the mainstream trans movement.