Using correct pronouns is a fundamental act of respect.
The tradition of creating supportive networks when biological families are unaccepting. Influence on Mainstream Culture
(global traditions outside the West)
Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals have existed throughout history, from the Muxe of Mexico to the Hijra of South Asia. In the West, the modern movement was ignited by the leadership of trans women of color, like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, during the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. Their activism shifted the focus from quiet assimilation to a demand for radical visibility and rights. The Language of Identity
(understanding neopronouns or gender theory)