Despite increased visibility, the community faces significant systemic barriers:
For cisgender members of the LGBTQ community (and straight allies), supporting the trans community requires more than changing a profile picture. It requires a shift in culture.
In some gay male and lesbian circles, there is a historical prejudice against bisexuals and trans people. For example, a lesbian who falls in love with a trans woman (who may have a penis) is sometimes accused of not being a "real" lesbian. Similarly, a gay man who dates a trans man may face ostracization for "admitting" he is attracted to female anatomy.
