“Trans” is sometimes used as shorthand for Q & “transgender.” While transgender is generally a good term to use, not everyone whose appearance or behavior is gender-nonconforming will identify as a …

In this report, we describe new estimates utilizing data from the 2021-2023 BRFSS, finding that 0.8% of adults (or 2.1 million) identify as transgender. Our latest estimate does not significantly differ from …

Transitioning means something different to every trans person. For some of us, it may even mean no physical transition at all. For others, gender dysphoria shows itself as a need to physically transition …

For families of trans youth living in states where youth care is banned, the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Trans Youth Emergency Project or local trans mutual aid projects may be able to provide …

Transition may involve social, medical/surgical and/or legal steps that affirm a person’s gender. Affirming gender doesn’t mean changing gender, ‘having a sex change’ or ‘becoming a man or a woman’, and …

Mar 22, 2024 · This volume seeks to explore contemporary trans lives in a world that is both global and increasingly globalizing, examining the nuances of the rights, identities, and politics that make up the …

In PFLAG’s Straight for Equality® project publication guide to being a trans ally, we tackle this issue of appropriate—and inappropriate— questions and comments, and many other issues. To download a …