Gender identity is about who you are (male, female, non-binary, etc.), while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to . Transgender people can identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other orientation.
: A term primarily used in the adult industry to describe transgender women who have female secondary sex characteristics (such as breasts) but have not undergone genital reassignment surgery. This term is widely considered offensive or derogatory by many in the transgender community.
Thus, LGBTQ culture is currently defined by . When a state bans drag shows (often used as a dog whistle to target trans expression), the entire LGBTQ community shows up. The "L," "G," and "B" are learning that their rights are not secure if the "T" is erased.
Crucially, distinguishes between sexual orientation (who you love) and gender identity (who you are). A trans man may be gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual. This intersectionality is a core tenet of modern queer culture: the recognition that identity is layered.
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