The transgender community has profoundly shaped global pop culture, language, and art. Much of modern slang, fashion, and performance styles originated within the Black and Latine transgender and queer ballroom subcultures of the late 20th century.

The transgender community and LGBTQ culture are deeply intertwined with other social justice movements, including:

The relationship between the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture is dynamic and ever-evolving. True solidarity within the culture means recognizing that liberation cannot be achieved for some without achieving it for all.

The future of LGBTQ culture relies on a deeper, more intentional inclusion of the transgender community. This involves:

Language within the transgender community evolves quickly to accurately reflect lived experiences.