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The Intertwined Path: Transgender Identity and LGBTQ Culture 1. Abstract Contemporary LGBTQ culture has moved toward a more
The 1950s and 60s brought public awareness through figures like Christine Jorgensen and the groundbreaking work of John Money on gender identity versus gender role. the development of gender-affirming culture
Contemporary LGBTQ culture has moved toward a more expansive, spectrum-based understanding of gender. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC