: Transitioning is a personal process that may involve social changes (name and pronoun updates), medical steps (hormone therapy or surgery), or legal recognition. However, one's identity is not dependent on physical or medical procedures. Historical Context and Evolution
LGBTQ+ history has transitioned from a period of invisibility to a vibrant field of scholarship and public recognition.
: The "transgender tipping point" in 2014 marked a significant increase in visibility within mainstream media and historical research.
The term is an umbrella adjective describing people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.