The acronym reflects a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities. : Usually a woman attracted to other women [25].
Transgender individuals have often been at the front lines of the movement for equality. Most notably, the 1969 Stonewall Uprising—the spark for the modern pride movement—was led by trans women of color like and Sylvia Rivera .
For most gay men and lesbians, healthcare struggles often involve HIV/AIDS treatment or mental health. For trans people, accessing any healthcare can be a nightmare. From finding doctors knowledgeable about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to fighting insurance companies for gender-affirming surgeries, the medical system is often gatekept by outdated cisnormative standards.
The acronym reflects a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities. : Usually a woman attracted to other women [25].
Transgender individuals have often been at the front lines of the movement for equality. Most notably, the 1969 Stonewall Uprising—the spark for the modern pride movement—was led by trans women of color like and Sylvia Rivera .
For most gay men and lesbians, healthcare struggles often involve HIV/AIDS treatment or mental health. For trans people, accessing any healthcare can be a nightmare. From finding doctors knowledgeable about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to fighting insurance companies for gender-affirming surgeries, the medical system is often gatekept by outdated cisnormative standards.
