: It is crucial to distinguish between gender identity (one's internal sense of being male, female, or another gender) and sexual orientation (who one is attracted to). Transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other orientation.
: Many societies have long recognized "third genders" or gender-fluid roles, such as the nádleehi of the Navajo or the lhamana of the Zuni in North America, as well as various traditional roles across African societies.
: Organizations like Advocates for Trans Equality provide essential resources and advocacy.
