- Transgender - Wikipedia
A transgender (often shortened to trans) person has a gender identity different from that typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth [2] The opposite of transgender is cisgender, which describes persons whose gender identity matches their assigned sex [3]
- Transgender facts - Mayo Clinic
Want to better understand what it means to be transgender or gender diverse? Here's an overview of the basics, along with definitions of common terms used to describe gender identity The terms "transgender" and "gender diverse" cover a range of gender identities and gender expressions
- What Is Transgender? - WebMD
A transgender person is someone who is born with clear male or female biological traits, but their gender identity doesn’t match their assigned sex By contrast, an intersex person is someone
- Answers to your questions about transgender people, gender identity . . .
Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth
- Transgender | Gender, Expression, Rights | Britannica
transgender, term self-applied by persons whose gender identity varies from that traditionally associated with their apparent biological sex at birth In its original and narrower sense, transgender referred to males and females who respectively gender-identify as females and males
- What Does It Mean to Be Transgender? | GenderGP
Learn what it means to be transgender in this clear, compassionate guide Perfect for allies, families, and anyone questioning their gender Includes definitions, myths, transition info, and how to support trans people
- Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People - A4TE
Transgender people are people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be at birth “Trans” is often used as shorthand for transgender When we're born, a doctor usually says that we're male or female based on what our bodies look like
- Sex and Gender Identity - Planned Parenthood
There’s more to gender than sex assigned at birth What's biological sex or assigned sex? What does Female, Male, and Intersex mean?
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