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A transgender individual identifies with a specific gender or sex, different from the one they were assigned at birth. Transgender people are physically one gender; however, they know that they belong to the opposite sex, effectively a man trapped in a woman’s body or vice versa. Transgender individuals will often undergo transitioning surgery to change their appearance and anatomy to ultimately change their outward appearance to reflect their true inner self. Trans or Transgender is an umbrella term for the process of transition, with the word transexual typically used with a person who has undergone reassignment surgery or hormone replacement therapy. It is important to note that transgender people will define their gender as male or female rather than trans. The terms FTM or AFAB are abbreviations for a female at birth or assigned female at birth. Alternatively, MTF or AMAB are abbreviations for a male at birth or assigned male at birth

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  ABOUT TRANSGENDER

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"Remember this; whoever you are; however, you are, you are equally valid, equally justified, and equally beautiful."

A transgender individual identifies with a specific gender or sex, different from the one they were assigned at birth. Transgender people are physically one gender; however, they know that they belong to the opposite sex, effectively a man trapped in a woman’s body or vice versa. Transgender individuals will often undergo transitioning surgery to change their appearance and anatomy to ultimately change their outward appearance to reflect their true inner self. Trans or Transgender is an umbrella term for the process of transition, with the word transexual typically used with a person who has undergone reassignment surgery or hormone replacement therapy. It is important to note that transgender people will define their gender as male or female rather than trans. The terms FTM or AFAB are abbreviations for a female at birth or assigned female at birth. Alternatively, MTF or AMAB are abbreviations for a male at birth or assigned male at birth.

Other associated gender identities:
  • Trans* or Trans+ (pronounced – tranz-as-tuh-risk or pluhs | trænz ˈæs tə rɪsk or plʌs) are two umbrella terms that refer to the range of identities inside and outside of the gender spectrum

SUMMARY
  • An individual who identifies with a gender or sex which is different from the one they were assigned at birth
  • Transgender or Trans is an umbrella term
  • The term transexual typically refers to an individual that has undergone sexual reassignment surgery or hormone replacement therapy

  STATISTICS

  • It is believed that less than 0.3% of the world’s population identifies as transgender
  • Transgender history dates as far back as the 3rd millennium BC, when transgender Gala priests were mentioned in Sumerian and Akkadian texts
  • The Roman emperor Elagabalus, who died in 222AD, is considered one of the earliest recorded transgender individuals
  • 98 or 42% of all countries around the world have some form of laws in place relating to gender identity or expression
  • Bangladesh and India are the only two countries around the world that have a third gender option, known as hijra, besides male and female is available
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EXCEPTIONAL AND DIVERSE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY

Learn more about the exceptional and diverse global LGBTQIA+ community. Discover interesting facts, join in the fun with interactive games, learn more about the exceptional pioneers and advocates and take pride in all of the sexualities, gender identities and special groups. Discover all things LGBTQIA+ with Gayther today

  AWARENESS

  Awareness Periods

MARCH
International Transgender Day of Visibility
 
March 31
NOVEMBER
Trans Parent Day
 
First Sunday in November
NOVEMBER
Transgender Awareness Week
 
Typically second week of November

  Symbols & Flags

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Transgender Flag - pride in gender (Large)

  Colours

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LGBTQIA+ COUNTRY & REGION GUIDES

With countries around the world treating members of the LGBTQIA+ community differently, planning an overseas trip can be challenging. With over 233 country and 435 regional guides, Gayther guides provide you with all the information you need when planning your trip. From LGBTQIA equality to essential travel information, discover Gayther guides today

  SOCIAL MEDIA & APPS

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  TOP FIVE HASHTAGS

1
#transgender
2
#transgenderpride
3
#transgenderwoman
4
#transgendered
5
#transgenders

  Smartphone Apps

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Tger: Transgender Dating App for Trans Chat & Meet
Tger: Transgender Dating App for Trans Chat & Meet
English | Android
Fiorry: Transgender Dating
Fiorry: Transgender Dating
English | Android | IOS
Transgender & Trans Dating App
Transgender & Trans Dating App
English | Android | IOS
Travmaga #1 Trans Dating
Travmaga #1 Trans Dating
English | Android | IOS
Tser: TS, Transgender Dating
Tser: TS, Transgender Dating
English | Android | IOS

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DISCOVER HOW WELL THE COMMUNITY ARE TREATED..

From marriages and unions to the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships, discover how well each country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Updated each year, you can learn of the positive and negative developments for every country worldwide. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Worldwide equality today

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  COMMUNITY INSPIRED ARTICLES

Article - Why transgender people should compete in professional sport (Main)

Why transgender people should compete in professional sport

Why transgender people should compete in professional sports, understand why it is important and why other athletes have nothing to fear. Whether headlines of gender-specific bathrooms or participation in professional sporting competitions, the transgender community is often the target of media campaigns: articles, stories, and conversations designed to make them feel different and less accepted. Do a person’s gender and anatomic makeup at birth give them an advantage in the modern sporting world? Or is it ill-informed people using the opportunity to polarise opinions by highlighting complex subjects in a very public and negative way?

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DISCOVER WHICH COUNTRIES LEGALLY RECOGNISE GENDER IDENTITIES...

Gender and body dysmorphia affects many people each year. Many will feel trapped in the wrong body and look to transform their outer appearance to reflect their inner self. For those going through their transition, it is often a challenge and lengthy process. Discover how each country around the world legally acknowledges and treats gender identities

  PUBLIC FIGURES

  TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

United States of America (USA)
Peggie Ames |  American Transgender Activist
Italy
Elagabalus |  Italian Roman emperor characterized as transgender
United States of America (USA)
Lucy Hicks Anderson |  African-American Transgender person
United States of America (USA)
Alan L. Hart |  American Physician, Researcher, Writer
United States of America (USA)
Harry Allen |  American Pacific Northwest Transgender man
Colombia
Endry Cardeño |  Colombian Actress
United Kingdom (UK)
Eddie Izzard |  British Comedian, Actor, Writer, Political Activist
Taiwan
Alicia Liu |  Taiwanese Model, Television Personality
Argentina
May Simón Lifschitz |  Argentinian-Danish Actress, Model
Thailand
Yasmin Lee |  Thai Actress, Adult Entertainer
All of the people featured within the list are based on those who have shown support in the past or have publicly identified with a specific sexuality, gender identity, or cause. These individuals are featured because they are positive role models for the community and help others come to terms and identify with how they are thinking and feeling. How we identify is personal to us and being featured on this list is by no means meant to out or cause offence. Instead, highlighting exceptional individuals directly linked to the community
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EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE MAKING HISTORY

Over the past 50 years, the LGBTQIA+ global community has seen many positive developments, where the rights and protection for community members have greatly improved. The improvements and changes are a direct result of the exceptional individuals who stood up, often at great personal risk, to fight for and promote community rights. Discover more about some of these exceptional individuals today

  INFORMATION

  TERMS

(literal translations for popular languages)

English
transgender
Spanish
transgénero
French
transgenres
German
transgender
Mandarin
变性人
Arabic
المتحولين جنسيا
Hebrew
טרנסג’נדר
Hindi
ट्रांसजेंडर
Dutch
transgender
Portuguese
transgêneros
Russian
транссексуалов
Japanese
トランスジェンダー
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