Offers information on the legal rights and challenges faced by the community. 4. Support and Safety

It is important to distinguish between how someone identifies and who they are attracted to.

Being transgender is not a "perversion" or a sexual fetish. Major health organizations, such as the American Psychological Association, recognize transgender identities as natural variations of human experience. 3. Access Educational Resources

The terms you’ve used are widely considered offensive slurs when applied to transgender people. For those looking to understand or support the transgender community, the following guide outlines respectful terminology and resources. 1. Use Respectful Terminology

If you or someone you know is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and needs support:

This refers to the process some transgender people undergo to live as their authentic gender.