: Some cultures recognize a "third gender," such as the Hijra in India, who are often distinct from Western binary definitions of transgender. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC
: These are separate concepts. Transgender people have diverse sexual orientations; for instance, a 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 53% of trans adults identify as bisexual and 28% as gay or lesbian.
: In 1959, trans women and drag queens fought back against police at Cooper Do-nuts in Los Angeles. This was followed by the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in 1966 in San Francisco, which was a pivotal precursor to future national movements.
: Some cultures recognize a "third gender," such as the Hijra in India, who are often distinct from Western binary definitions of transgender. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC
: These are separate concepts. Transgender people have diverse sexual orientations; for instance, a 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 53% of trans adults identify as bisexual and 28% as gay or lesbian.
: In 1959, trans women and drag queens fought back against police at Cooper Do-nuts in Los Angeles. This was followed by the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in 1966 in San Francisco, which was a pivotal precursor to future national movements.