1. Introduction The transgender community is an integral subset of the broader LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) population. While "LGBTQ+ culture" encompasses shared histories, struggles, and celebrations of sexual and gender minorities, the transgender community has distinct experiences related to gender identity that differentiate it from lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) experiences, which primarily concern sexual orientation.