: External appearance (clothing, hair, behavior) used to communicate gender.
The media plays a significant role in shaping LGBTQ culture and representation. While there have been significant strides in recent years, there is still much work to be done. LGBTQ individuals and stories are often marginalized or excluded from mainstream media, and when they are included, they are often subject to stereotypes and tropes.
However, for decades, mainstream gay and lesbian organizations pushed trans people aside, arguing they were "too radical" or "hurt the cause." This led to painful fractures. The modern movement has largely (though not perfectly) corrected this, recognizing that you cannot fight for the freedom to love without also fighting for the freedom to be yourself.